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Puritan Family History

Puritan 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: Kurian, Gurian, Burian, Zurita, Purinton, Urian, Durian, Periman

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Where is the Puritan family from?

You can see how Puritan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puritan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Puritan family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Puritan's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Puritan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puritan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puritan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Puritan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puritan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Puritan. 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 441 military records available for the last name Puritan. For the veterans among your Puritan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puritan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Puritan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Puritan in 1973 was 97, and 80 in 1988.

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