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Purda Family History

Purda 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: Purdy, Burda, Urda, Mura, Buda, Cuda, Carda, Perla, Cerda, Puro

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Where is the Purda family from?

You can see how Purda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purda family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Purda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Purda families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Purda's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Purda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purda ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Purda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purda 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Purda. 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 63 military records available for the last name Purda. For the veterans among your Purda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purda lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Purda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Purda in 1960 was 64, and 81 in 1999.

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