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Pursey Family History

Pursey Surname Meaning

see Percy.

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


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Where is the Pursey family from?

You can see how Pursey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pursey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pursey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 190 Pursey families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Pursey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pursey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pursey 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 Pursey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pursey. 12% of Pursey men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Pursey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pursey were Lorry Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Pursey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Pursey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pursey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pursey. 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 852 military records available for the last name Pursey. For the veterans among your Pursey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pursey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Pursey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pursey in 1958 was 49, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pursey 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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