Purton Family History

Purton Surname Meaning

From Purton (Wilts), Puriton (Somerset), and Pyrton (Oxon) to Periton (Somerset) and Perriton in Whimple (Devon), these names share a common origin.

Pirton (Herts, Worcs) and Perton (Staffs, Herefs) further exemplify this trend, all stemming from the same cultural and linguistic roots.

Additionally, Purton End in Saffron Walden (Essex) is included in this collection of names.

These place names signify the meaning of ‘pear-tree estate,’ reflecting a connection to agricultural heritage.

This thematic consistency highlights the shared history and significance of pear trees in these locations.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Parton, Murton, Turton, Burton, Purdon, Urton, Burston, Orton, Parson, Ruston

16K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
733	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
14K	Census and Voter Lists
22K	Member Trees

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Where is the Purton family from?

You can see how Purton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Purton families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Purton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Purton families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Purton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Purton.

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Census Record

There are 14K census records available for the last name Purton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Purton. 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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Military Records

There are 733 military records available for the last name Purton. For the veterans among your Purton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Purton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Purton in 1961 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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Purton Surname Meaning

From Purton (Wilts), Puriton (Somerset), and Pyrton (Oxon) to Periton (Somerset) and Perriton in Whimple (Devon), these names share a common origin.

Pirton (Herts, Worcs) and Perton (Staffs, Herefs) further exemplify this trend, all stemming from the same cultural and linguistic roots.

Additionally, Purton End in Saffron Walden (Essex) is included in this collection of names.

These place names signify the meaning of ‘pear-tree estate,’ reflecting a connection to agricultural heritage.

This thematic consistency highlights the shared history and significance of pear trees in these locations.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Purton family from?

What did your Purton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Purton.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Cult

100%

What Purton family records will you find?

What is the average Purton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Purton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Purton in 1961 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

Purton Family History

Purton Surname Meaning

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Purton Surname Meaning

54,000 record(s) for Purton

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Where is the Purton family from?

What did your Purton ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Purton family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Purton lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Purton family tree

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