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Purmal Family History

Purmal 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: Putman, Parmar, Furman, Perman, Kurman, Portal, Burman, Turman, Urman

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Where is the Purmal family from?

You can see how Purmal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purmal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Purmal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Purmal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Purmal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Purmal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purmal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purmal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Purmal. 100% of Purmal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Purmal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purmal 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Purmal. 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 12 military records available for the last name Purmal. For the veterans among your Purmal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purmal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Purmal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Purmal in 1962 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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