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Purola Family History

Purola 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: Parola, Pola, Perla, Puro, Pesola, Perala, Pujol, Kuroda, Pergola

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Where is the Purola family from?

You can see how Purola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Purola families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purola's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Purola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purola 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 Purola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purola. 100% of Purola 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 Purola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Purola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purola 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Purola. 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 48 military records available for the last name Purola. For the veterans among your Purola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Purola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Purola in 1962 was 42, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purola 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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