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Purvie Family History

Purvie 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: Purvis, Purdie, Currie, Purse, Puri, Pirnie, Parvin, Durie, Urie

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Where is the Purvie family from?

You can see how Purvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purvie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Purvie families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Purvie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purvie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Purvie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purvie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Purvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purvie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Purvie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Purvie. For the veterans among your Purvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purvie lifespan?

Average Purvie life expectancy in 1968 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purvie 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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