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Purrier Family History

Purrier Surname Meaning

see Perrier.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Purrier family from?

You can see how Purrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purrier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Purrier families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Purrier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Purrier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purrier 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 Purrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purrier. 55% of Purrier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Purrier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purrier were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Purrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Purrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrier 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Purrier. 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 182 military records available for the last name Purrier. For the veterans among your Purrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrier lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Purrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Purrier in 1954 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purrier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purrier 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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