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Purpose Family History

Purpose 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: Purse, Prose, Purple, Rose, Purpura, Larose, Puro, Prost, Purser

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Where is the Purpose family from?

You can see how Purpose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purpose family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Purpose family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purpose's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Purpose families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purpose surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Purpose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purpose 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Purpose. 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 28 military records available for the last name Purpose. For the veterans among your Purpose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purpose lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1979, in the United States, Purpose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Purpose in 1958 was 74, and 75 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purpose 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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