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Purrinton Family History

Purrinton 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: Purrington, Purinton, Burrington, Currington, Purington, Harrington

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Where is the Purrinton family from?

You can see how Purrinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrinton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Purrinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Purrinton families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Purrinton's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Purrinton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purrinton 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 195 census records available for the last name Purrinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrinton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Purrinton. 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 32 military records available for the last name Purrinton. For the veterans among your Purrinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrinton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purrinton

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