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Purgare Family History

Purgare 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: Burgart, Burgard, Burger, Ungar, Purpura, Burge, Sugar, Murga, Parmar

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Where is the Purgare family from?

You can see how Purgare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purgare family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Purgare families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Purgare's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Purgare families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Purgare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purgare 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 Purgare. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Purgare. For the veterans among your Purgare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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