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Purgley Family History

Purgley 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: Pursley, Parsley, Murley, Turley, Gurley, Curley, Pulley, Durley

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Where is the Purgley family from?

You can see how Purgley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purgley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Purgley family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Purgley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Purgley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purgley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Purgley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purgley. 100% of Purgley women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Purgley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Purgley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purgley 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 Purgley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Purgley. For the veterans among your Purgley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purgley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Purgley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Purgley in 1968 was 69, and 86 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purgley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purgley 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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