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Purrman Family History

Purrman 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: Putman, Furman, Perman, Kurman, Portman, Burman, Burgman, Turman

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Where is the Purrman family from?

You can see how Purrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purrman family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Purrman's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Purrman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purrman 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 Purrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purrman. 100% of Purrman men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Purrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Purrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Purrman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Purrman. For the veterans among your Purrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Purrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Purrman in 1975 was 63, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purrman 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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