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Purgason Name Meaning

Altered form of English Parkerson (see also Parkinson ).

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


Similar surnames: Parson, Reason, Arnason, Person, Margeson, Creason, Burgeson

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Where is the Purgason family from?

You can see how Purgason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purgason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purgason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Purgason family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Purgason's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Purgason families in 1911.
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What did your Purgason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purgason. 40% of Purgason men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Purgason women worked as a Sewing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purgason were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Purgason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purgason 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Purgason. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 534 military records available for the last name Purgason. For the veterans among your Purgason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purgason lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Purgason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Purgason in 1949 was 41, and 55 in 2004.

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