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Puartley Family History

Puartley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hartley, Parsley, Bartley, Gartley, Pursley, Partney, Parmley, Purtle

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Where is the Puartley family from?

You can see how Puartley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puartley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Puartley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Puartley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Puartley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Puartley families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Puartley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puartley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Puartley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Puartley. For the veterans among your Puartley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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