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Purrenhage Family History

Purrenhage 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: Purchase, Uhlenhake, Greenhagen, Turnage, Gruenhagen, Buddenhagen

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Where is the Purrenhage family from?

You can see how Purrenhage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrenhage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purrenhage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Purrenhage families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Purrenhage's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Purrenhage families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Purrenhage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrenhage 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 Purrenhage. 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 10 military records available for the last name Purrenhage. For the veterans among your Purrenhage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrenhage lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Purrenhage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Purrenhage in 1966 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purrenhage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purrenhage 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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