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Purther Family History

Purther 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: Porter, Putzer, Portier, Purser, Putter, Ruther, Gurtler, Luther

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Where is the Purther family from?

You can see how Purther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purther family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purther family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Purther's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Purther families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purther 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 Purther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Repairman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purther. 100% of Purther men worked as a Shoe Repairman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Repairman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Purther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purther 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Purther. 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 military records available for the last name Purther. For the veterans among your Purther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purther lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Purther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Purther in 1989 was 82, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purther 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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