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Purgson Family History

Purgson 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, Parson, Surgeon, Person, Burson, Burgeson, Purdon, Persson

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Where is the Purgson family from?

You can see how Purgson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purgson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Purgson families living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purgson's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Purgson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purgson 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 Purgson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purgson. 100% of Purgson men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Purgson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Purgson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purgson 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 Purgson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Purgson. For the veterans among your Purgson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purgson lifespan?

Average Purgson life expectancy in 1992 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purgson 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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