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Purkis Family History

Purkis Surname Meaning

see Purkiss.

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


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Where is the Purkis family from?

You can see how Purkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Purkis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 189 Purkis families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Purkis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Purkis families in 1891.
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What did your Purkis 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 Purkis. 28% of Purkis men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Purkis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purkis were Brewery Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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
    28%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Estimating Clerk
    12%
  • Brewery Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Purkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Purkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Purkis. 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 944 military records available for the last name Purkis. For the veterans among your Purkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purkis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Purkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Purkis in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purkis 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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