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Purrone Family History

Purrone 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: Perrone, Pirrone, Perron, Patrone, Marrone, Purdon, Morrone, Pitrone

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What did your Purrone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purrone. 100% of Purrone women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Purrone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrone 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Purrone. 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 8 military records available for the last name Purrone. For the veterans among your Purrone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrone lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Purrone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Purrone in 1967 was 78, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purrone 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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