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Puryer Family History

Puryer Surname Meaning

see Perrier.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Puryer family from?

You can see how Puryer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puryer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Puryer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Puryer families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Puryer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Puryer families in 1891.
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What did your Puryer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Puryer. 25% of Puryer men worked as an Incapacitated and 90% of Puryer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puryer were Retired and Teacher Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Glazier
    25%
  • Retired
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Teacher Retired
    6%

What Puryer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Puryer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puryer 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Puryer. 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 183 military records available for the last name Puryer. For the veterans among your Puryer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puryer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Puryer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Puryer in 1962 was 64, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puryer 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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