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Purssee Family History

Purssee 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: Purser, Purse, Pursley, Purlee, Purtee, Pursel, Hussey, Parsley

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Purssee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purssee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Purssee. 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 2 military records available for the last name Purssee. For the veterans among your Purssee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purssee lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Purssee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Purssee in 1967 was 86, and 71 in 1992.

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