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Purok Family History

Purok 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, Purk, Turk, Turek, Park, Puck, Turck, Huron, Pero, Torok

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Where is the Purok family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purok. 100% of Purok men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Purok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Purok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purok 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Purok. 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 3 military records available for the last name Purok. For the veterans among your Purok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purok lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Purok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Purok in 1982 was 63, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purok

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purok 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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