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Purscell Family History

Purscell 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: Purcell, Pursell, Bursell, Percell, Persell, Puricelli, Purnell

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Where is the Purscell family from?

You can see how Purscell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purscell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Purscell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Purscell family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Purscell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Purscell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purscell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purscell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purscell. 100% of Purscell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Purscell women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%
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What Purscell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Purscell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purscell 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Purscell. 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 301 military records available for the last name Purscell. For the veterans among your Purscell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purscell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Purscell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Purscell in 1964 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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