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Purnelle Family History

Purnelle 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: Purnell, Purcell, Parnell, Pursell, Burnell, Durnell, Purtell

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Where is the Purnelle family from?

You can see how Purnelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purnelle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purnelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Purnelle family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purnelle's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Purnelle families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purnelle 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 Purnelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purnelle. 100% of Purnelle men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Purnelle women worked as a Housework.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Purnelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Purnelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purnelle 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Purnelle. 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 7 military records available for the last name Purnelle. For the veterans among your Purnelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purnelle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Purnelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Purnelle in 1972 was 96, and 56 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purnelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purnelle 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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