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Purdar Family History

Purdar 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: Parmar, Purser, Purdy, Puder, Burda, Dardar, Purdom, Purdon, Sudar

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Where is the Purdar family from?

You can see how Purdar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Purdar family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Purdar's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Purdar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Purdar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Purdar. 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 military records available for the last name Purdar. For the veterans among your Purdar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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