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Purmit Family History

Purmit 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: Nurmi, Purvis, Puri, Purohit, Purdin, Pruit, Purdie, Summit, Port

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Where is the Purmit family from?

You can see how Purmit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purmit family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Purmit family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purmit's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Purmit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purmit 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 5 census records available for the last name Purmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purmit 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Purmit. 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 Purmit. For the veterans among your Purmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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