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Purks Family History

Purks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Perks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Purks family from?

You can see how Purks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Purks families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Purks's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Purks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purks 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 Purks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purks. 36% of Purks men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Purks women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purks were Manager and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%

What Purks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Purks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purks 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Purks. 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 368 military records available for the last name Purks. For the veterans among your Purks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Purks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Purks in 1966 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purks 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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