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Purdis Family History

Purdis 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: Purvis, Purdin, Purdie, Paris, Curtis, Duris, Paradis, Preis, Burdin

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Where is the Purdis family from?

You can see how Purdis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Purdis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Purdis families living in North Carolina. This was about 88% of all the recorded Purdis's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Purdis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purdis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Purdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdis 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Purdis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Purdis. For the veterans among your Purdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purdis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Purdis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Purdis in 1973 was 91, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purdis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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