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Purtill Family History

Purtill Name Meaning

English (Cheshire and Dorset): variant of Purcell .

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


Similar surnames: Purcell, Grill, Pursell, Purtell, Tuthill, Perrill, Guptill, Prill

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Where is the Purtill family from?

You can see how Purtill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Purtill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Purtill families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Purtill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Purtill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purtill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purtill ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Purtill. 100% of Purtill men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Purtill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtill 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Purtill. 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 506 military records available for the last name Purtill. For the veterans among your Purtill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purtill lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Purtill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Purtill in 1953 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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