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Purrett Family History

Purrett Surname Meaning

see Parrott.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Purrett family from?

You can see how Purrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Purrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Purrett families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Purrett's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Purrett families in 1891.
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What did your Purrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purrett. 100% of Purrett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Purrett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Purrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrett 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Purrett. 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 51 military records available for the last name Purrett. For the veterans among your Purrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Purrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Purrett in 1963 was 85, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purrett 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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