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Purtill Family History

Purtill Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire and Dorset): variant of Purcell.

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


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Where is the Purtill family from?

You can see how Purtill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Purtill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Purtill families living in Cheshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Purtill's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Purtill families in 1891.
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What did your Purtill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purtill. 67% of Purtill 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
    67%
  • Towel Weaver Cotton Mill
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Purtill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtill 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Purtill. 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 506 military records available for the last name Purtill. For the veterans among your Purtill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purtill lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Purtill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Purtill in 1953 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purtill 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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