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Purzer Family History

Purzer 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: Putzer, Purser, Wurzer, Porter, Turner, Burger, Pulver, Punzel

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Where is the Purzer family from?

You can see how Purzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Purzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Purzer family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Purzer's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Purzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purzer 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 85 census records available for the last name Purzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purzer 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 Purzer. 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 339 military records available for the last name Purzer. For the veterans among your Purzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purzer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Purzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Purzer in 1973 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purzer 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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