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Purkis Family History

Purkis Name Meaning

see Purkiss .

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


Similar surnames: Purvis, Purks, Purkiss, Paris, Curtis, Duris, Preis, Parkin, Perkes

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Where is the Purkis family from?

You can see how Purkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purkis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Purkis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 25 Purkis families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Purkis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Purkis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purkis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Purkis. 43% of Purkis men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    43%
  • Manufacturer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Purkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purkis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Purkis. 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 944 military records available for the last name Purkis. For the veterans among your Purkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purkis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Purkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Purkis in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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