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Purrnis Family History

Purrnis 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: Purvis, Perris, Burris, Parris, Morris, Paris, Harris, Curtis

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Where is the Purrnis family from?

You can see how Purrnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purrnis family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Purrnis's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Purrnis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Purrnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrnis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Purrnis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Purrnis. For the veterans among your Purrnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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