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Purn Family History

Purn 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, Puri, Zurn, Pun, Hurn, Purk, Burn, Purl, Pan, Horn

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Where is the Purn family from?

You can see how Purn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Purn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Purn families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purn's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Purn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purn 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 Purn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purn. 50% of Purn women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Winder
    50%

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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Purn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purn 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Purn. 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 25 military records available for the last name Purn. For the veterans among your Purn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purn lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Purn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Purn in 1991 was 71, and 30 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purn 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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