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Purgitt Family History

Purgitt 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: Parfitt, Burritt, Burgett, Pruitt, Burditt, Porritt, Perritt, Pritt

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Where is the Purgitt family from?

You can see how Purgitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purgitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Purgitt families living in West Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Purgitt's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Purgitt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Purgitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purgitt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Purgitt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Purgitt. For the veterans among your Purgitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purgitt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1997, in the United States, Purgitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Purgitt in 1957 was 47, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purgitt 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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