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Purkinson Family History

Purkinson 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: Parkinson, Perkinson, Purinton, Parkison, Pinson, Kinson, Turkington

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Where is the Purkinson family from?

You can see how Purkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkinson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Purkinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Purkinson family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purkinson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Purkinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purkinson 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 65 census records available for the last name Purkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkinson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Purkinson. 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 36 military records available for the last name Purkinson. For the veterans among your Purkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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