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Purkitt Family History

Purkitt 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: Burkitt, Parfitt, Burkett, Puckett, Burritt, Pruitt, Turkett, Burditt

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Where is the Purkitt family from?

You can see how Purkitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purkitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Purkitt families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Purkitt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Purkitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purkitt 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 145 census records available for the last name Purkitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkitt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Purkitt. 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 33 military records available for the last name Purkitt. For the veterans among your Purkitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purkitt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Purkitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Purkitt in 1971 was 84, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purkitt 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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