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Purity Family History

Purity 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: Verity, Purdy, Pritz, Puri, Purifoy, Zurita, Murty, Pulito, Darity

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Where is the Purity family from?

You can see how Purity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purity family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Purity family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purity's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Purity families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purity 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 137 census records available for the last name Purity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purity 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Purity. 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 5 military records available for the last name Purity. For the veterans among your Purity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purity lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Purity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Purity in 1979 was 79, and 27 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purity

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purity 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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