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Purrington Family History

Purrington Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from a lost or as yet unidentified place probably in Devon or neighboring counties.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Purrington family from?

You can see how Purrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Purrington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Purrington families living in Devon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Purrington's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Purrington families in 1891.
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What did your Purrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Purrington. 100% of Purrington men worked as a Bricklayer and 92% of Purrington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Purrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrington 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Purrington. 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 985 military records available for the last name Purrington. For the veterans among your Purrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrington lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Purrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Purrington in 1958 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purrington 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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