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Purol Family History

Purol 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: Puro, Pujol, Purl, Parola, Pool, Krol, Pol, Huron, Pero, Turo

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Where is the Purol family from?

You can see how Purol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purol family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Purol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Purol families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Purol's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Purol families in 1880.
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What did your Purol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purol. 28% of Purol men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Purol women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purol were Labor and Stenographer. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Glove Closer
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Purol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purol 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Purol. 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 238 military records available for the last name Purol. For the veterans among your Purol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purol lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Purol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Purol in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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