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Purrington Family History

Purrington Name Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from a lost or as yet unidentified place probably in Devon or neighboring counties.

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


Similar surnames: Currington, Burrington, Purinton, Yarrington, Corrington, Warrington

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Where is the Purrington family from?

You can see how Purrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purrington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Purrington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Purrington families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Purrington's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Purrington families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purrington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purrington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purrington. 37% of Purrington men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Purrington women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purrington were Salesman and None. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • None
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Purrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purrington 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Purrington. 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 985 military records available for the last name Purrington. For the veterans among your Purrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purrington lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Purrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Purrington in 1958 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

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