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Purvies Family History

Purvies 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, Purves, Pries, Purdie, Purkiss, Parvis, Fries, Paris, Priest

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Where is the Purvies family from?

You can see how Purvies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purvies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Purvies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Purvies family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purvies's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Purvies families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purvies 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 Purvies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purvies. 100% of Purvies 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
    100%

What Purvies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Purvies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purvies 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Purvies. 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 23 military records available for the last name Purvies. For the veterans among your Purvies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purvies lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Purvies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Purvies in 1972 was 88, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purvies 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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