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Purck Family History

Purck Name 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: Puck, Turck, Burck, Purk, Turk, Turek, Buck, Duck, Quick, Peck

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Where is the Purck family from?

You can see how Purck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Purck families living in Missouri. This was about 63% of all the recorded Purck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Purck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purck ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Purck ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Purck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purck 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Purck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Purck. For the veterans among your Purck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Purck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Purck in 1966 was 68, and 90 in 1986.

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