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Purgison Family History

Purgison 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: Purgason, Burgeson, Burnison, Furgeson, Margison, Burlison, Furgason

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Where is the Purgison family from?

You can see how Purgison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purgison family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Purgison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Purgison families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Purgison's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Purgison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purgison 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 30 census records available for the last name Purgison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purgison 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Purgison. 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 8 military records available for the last name Purgison. For the veterans among your Purgison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purgison lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Purgison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Purgison in 1973 was 88, and 82 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purgison 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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