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Purmton Family History

Purmton 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: Burston, Hurston, Parton, Murton, Turton, Cureton, Burton, Purdon

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Where is the Purmton family from?

You can see how Purmton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purmton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Purmton families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Purmton's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Purmton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purmton 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 36 census records available for the last name Purmton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purmton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Purmton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Purmton. For the veterans among your Purmton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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