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Purrmann Family History

Purrmann 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: Portmann, Fuhrmann, Herrmann, Borrmann, Permann, Buermann, Putman

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Where is the Purrmann family from?

You can see how Purrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Purrmann families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Purrmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Purrmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purrmann 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 Purrmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Chauffer
    100%

What Purrmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Purrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrmann 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Purrmann. 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 79 military records available for the last name Purrmann. For the veterans among your Purrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrmann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Purrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Purrmann in 1969 was 68, and 85 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Purrmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purrmann 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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