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Purina Family History

Purina 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: Surina, Farina, Jurica, Turin, Prins, Pecina, Perna, Pina, Prinz

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purina 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 55 census records available for the last name Purina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purina 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Purina. 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 1 military records available for the last name Purina. For the veterans among your Purina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purina lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2003, in the United States, Purina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Purina in 2002 was 90, and 69 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purina 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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