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Purry Family History

Purry Surname Meaning

see Perry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Purry family from?

You can see how Purry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Purry families living in London. This was about 72% of all the recorded Purry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Purry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purry 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 Purry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purry. 73% of Purry 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    28%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Purry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purry 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Purry. 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 175 military records available for the last name Purry. For the veterans among your Purry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Purry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Purry in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purry 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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