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Purrill Family History

Purrill 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: Purtill, Perrill, Parrill, Turrill, Murrill, Burrill, Parrilla

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Where is the Purrill family from?

You can see how Purrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Purrill families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Purrill's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Purrill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purrill 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 61 census records available for the last name Purrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrill 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Purrill. 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 6 military records available for the last name Purrill. For the veterans among your Purrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purrill 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purrill

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