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Purpura Family History

Purpura Name Meaning

Italian: from Latin or dialect purpura ‘red purple’ possibly applied as a metonymic occupational name for someone who dyed cloth or made ecclesiastical robes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Prior, Purser, Portera, Perra, Perna, Gruca, Porpora, Pupa, Arruda

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Where is the Purpura family from?

You can see how Purpura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purpura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Purpura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Purpura families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Purpura's in USA. New York had the highest population of Purpura families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purpura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purpura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purpura. 18% of Purpura men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Purpura women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purpura were Tailor and Dressmaker. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Dressmaker
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Purpura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purpura 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Purpura. 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 916 military records available for the last name Purpura. For the veterans among your Purpura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purpura lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Purpura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Purpura in 1955 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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