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Purlee Family History

Purlee Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Purley in Surrey.

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


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Where is the Purlee family from?

You can see how Purlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Purlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Purlee family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purlee's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Purlee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purlee 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 Purlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purlee. 25% of Purlee men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Purlee women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purlee were Cabinet Maker and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Cabinet Maker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Teacher
    40%
  • Waitress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Purlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purlee 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Purlee. 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 208 military records available for the last name Purlee. For the veterans among your Purlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purlee lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Purlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Purlee in 1960 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purlee 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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