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Pursington Family History

Pursington 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: Purrington, Purington, Burrington, Burlington, Partington, Currington

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Where is the Pursington family from?

You can see how Pursington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pursington family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pursington family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pursington's in USA. Dakota Territory and 2 other states had the highest population of Pursington families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Pursington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pursington 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 Pursington. 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 Pursington. For the veterans among your Pursington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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