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Purrazzo Family History

Purrazzo 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: Porrazzo, Marrazzo, Perazzo, Palazzo, Ferlazzo, Puzzo, Cortazzo

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Where is the Purrazzo family from?

You can see how Purrazzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrazzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Purrazzo families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Purrazzo's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Purrazzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purrazzo 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 13 census records available for the last name Purrazzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrazzo 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Purrazzo. 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 7 military records available for the last name Purrazzo. For the veterans among your Purrazzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrazzo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1994, in the United States, Purrazzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Purrazzo in 1961 was 69, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purrazzo 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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