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Purmont Family History

Purmont 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: Purdon, Dumont, Guimont, Parson, Parsons, Furlong, Current, Parrott

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Where is the Purmont family from?

You can see how Purmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purmont family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purmont families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Purmont families living in New Hampshire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Purmont's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Purmont families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purmont 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 94 census records available for the last name Purmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purmont 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 Purmont. 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 56 military records available for the last name Purmont. For the veterans among your Purmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purmont lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Purmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Purmont in 1977 was 76, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purmont 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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