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Purinton Family History

Purinton Surname Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Purinton family from?

You can see how Purinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Purinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Purinton families living in Worcestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Purinton's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Purinton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purinton 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 Purinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purinton. 27% of Purinton men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Purinton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purinton were Mechanic and Nurse.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Nurse
    8%

What Purinton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Purinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purinton 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Purinton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Purinton. For the veterans among your Purinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purinton lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Purinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Purinton in 1948 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purinton 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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