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Purtle Family History

Purtle Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Purcell. This surname is rare in Britain. Variant of Pirtle a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Purtle family from?

You can see how Purtle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purtle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Purtle families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purtle's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Purtle families in 1891.
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What did your Purtle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purtle. 40% of Purtle men worked as a Farmer and 53% of Purtle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purtle were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    53%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Purtle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtle 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Purtle. 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 951 military records available for the last name Purtle. For the veterans among your Purtle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purtle lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Purtle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Purtle in 1959 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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