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Purlot Family History

Purlot 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: Puro, Zurlo, Parrot, Pudlo, Pelot, Purdom, Purdon, Perlow, Perrot

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Where is the Purlot family from?

You can see how Purlot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purlot family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Purlot family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Purlot's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Purlot families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Purlot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purlot 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 Purlot. 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 1 military records available for the last name Purlot. For the veterans among your Purlot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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