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Puryear Family History

Puryear Surname Meaning

English: variant of Perrier 3 and

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


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Where is the Puryear family from?

You can see how Puryear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puryear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Puryear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Puryear families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Puryear's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Puryear families in 1891.
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What did your Puryear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puryear. 32% of Puryear men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Puryear women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puryear were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Stenographer
    6%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Puryear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puryear 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Puryear. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Puryear. For the veterans among your Puryear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puryear lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Puryear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Puryear in 1944 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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