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Purych Family History

Purych 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: Burich, Bursch, Urch, Burch, Perich, Perch, Puch, Urich, Murch

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Where is the Purych family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purych 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 Purych ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Purych. 100% of Purych men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Purych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purych 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Purych. 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 Purych. For the veterans among your Purych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purych lifespan?

Average Purych life expectancy in 1975 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purych 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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