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Purtell Family History

Purtell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Purcell.

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


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Where is the Purtell family from?

You can see how Purtell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Purtell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Purtell families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Purtell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Purtell families in 1891.
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What did your Purtell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Purtell. 100% of Purtell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Purtell 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic
    20%

What Purtell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Purtell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtell 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 Purtell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Purtell. For the veterans among your Purtell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purtell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Purtell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Purtell in 1945 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purtell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purtell 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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