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Purkey Family History

Purkey Name Meaning

Shortened form of Purkeypile a surname of German origin. Compare Perkey . Probably also a variant of Burkey a surname of Swiss German origin (see Burki ).

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


Similar surnames: Burkey, Pirkey, Perkey, Pursley, Burley, Burkley, Turley, Pelkey

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Where is the Purkey family from?

You can see how Purkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Purkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Purkey families living in Sussex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Purkey's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Purkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purkey ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Purkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkey 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Purkey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Purkey. For the veterans among your Purkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purkey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Purkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Purkey in 1955 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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