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Purroy Family History

Purroy 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: Murray, Perron, Puro, Porro, Curro, Perry, Purdy, Turro, Mulroy

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Where is the Purroy family from?

You can see how Purroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purroy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Purroy families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Purroy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Purroy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purroy 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 131 census records available for the last name Purroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purroy 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Purroy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Purroy. For the veterans among your Purroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purroy lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Purroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Purroy in 1987 was 69, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purroy 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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