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Pursell Family History

Pursell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Purcell. Americanized form of German Burschel or Bürschel diminutives of Bursch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pursell family from?

You can see how Pursell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pursell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pursell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Pursell families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pursell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pursell families in 1911.
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What did your Pursell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pursell. 34% of Pursell men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Pursell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pursell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pursell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pursell. For the veterans among your Pursell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pursell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Pursell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pursell in 1947 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pursell 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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