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Purtlebaugh Family History

Purtlebaugh Surname Meaning

Variant of Bartlebaugh a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Purtlebaugh family from?

You can see how Purtlebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtlebaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purtlebaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Purtlebaugh families living in Indiana. This was about 89% of all the recorded Purtlebaugh's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Purtlebaugh families in 1880.
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What did your Purtlebaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purtlebaugh. 56% of Purtlebaugh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Purtlebaugh women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Painter
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Purtlebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtlebaugh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Purtlebaugh. 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 51 military records available for the last name Purtlebaugh. For the veterans among your Purtlebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purtlebaugh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Purtlebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Purtlebaugh in 1964 was 77, and 49 in 2004.

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