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Purfuerst Family History

Purfuerst 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: Fuerst, Priest, Purpura, Purser, Furst, Peffers, Parkhurst, Preast

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Where is the Purfuerst family from?

You can see how Purfuerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purfuerst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purfuerst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Purfuerst families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Purfuerst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Purfuerst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purfuerst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purfuerst ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Purfuerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purfuerst 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Purfuerst. 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 17 military records available for the last name Purfuerst. For the veterans among your Purfuerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purfuerst lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Purfuerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Purfuerst in 1968 was 67, and 83 in 2001.

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