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Peurifoy Family History

Peurifoy Surname Meaning

Altered form of Purifoy itself an altered form of English Purefoy.

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


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Where is the Peurifoy family from?

You can see how Peurifoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peurifoy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peurifoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Peurifoy families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Peurifoy's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Peurifoy families in 1840.
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What did your Peurifoy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Peurifoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Peurifoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peurifoy 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Peurifoy. 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 279 military records available for the last name Peurifoy. For the veterans among your Peurifoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peurifoy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Peurifoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Peurifoy in 1962 was 91, and 76 in 2003.

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