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Purgill Family History

Purgill Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Purtill, Purcell, Pursell, Hugill, Prill, Perrill, Parrill, Cargill

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Where is the Purgill family from?

You can see how Purgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purgill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Purgill families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Purgill's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Purgill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purgill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Purgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purgill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Purgill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Purgill. For the veterans among your Purgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purgill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Purgill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Purgill in 1959 was 52, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purgill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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