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Puryisa Family History

Puryisa 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: Purvis, Purkiss, Paris, Curtis, Parrish, Purpura, Duris, Jurica

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Where is the Puryisa family from?

You can see how Puryisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puryisa family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Puryisa families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Puryisa's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Puryisa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puryisa 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 2 census records available for the last name Puryisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puryisa 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 Puryisa. 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 Puryisa. For the veterans among your Puryisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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