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Purdoski Family History

Purdoski 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: Perkoski, Podolski, Paradowski, Turowski, Burdock, Zurawski, Bukoski

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Where is the Purdoski family from?

You can see how Purdoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purdoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purdoski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Purdoski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Purdoski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purdoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purdoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purdoski. 100% of Purdoski women worked as a Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Purdoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Purdoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purdoski 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Purdoski. 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 23 military records available for the last name Purdoski. For the veterans among your Purdoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purdoski lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Purdoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Purdoski in 1973 was 71, and 78 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purdoski 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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