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Purkins Family History

Purkins Surname Meaning

see Perkins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Purkins family from?

You can see how Purkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Purkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Purkins families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Purkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Purkins families in 1891.
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What did your Purkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Purkins. 100% of Purkins men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Purkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Purkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Purkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkins 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Purkins. 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 699 military records available for the last name Purkins. For the veterans among your Purkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purkins lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Purkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Purkins in 1960 was 61, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purkins 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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