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Purpora Family History

Purpora 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: Purpura, Porpora, Aurora, Prior, Parola, Arora, Puro, Purser, Pereira

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Where is the Purpora family from?

You can see how Purpora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purpora family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purpora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Purpora families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Purpora's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Purpora families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purpora 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 Purpora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purpora. 64% of Purpora men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Purpora women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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
    64%
  • Musician
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Purpora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Purpora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purpora 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Purpora. 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 62 military records available for the last name Purpora. For the veterans among your Purpora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purpora lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Purpora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Purpora in 1966 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purpora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purpora 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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