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Purul Family History

Purul 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: Purl, Paul, Puro, Prus, Purdy, Perl, Pugel, Pujol, Perel, Purse

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Where is the Purul family from?

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

What did your Purul ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Purul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purul 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Purul. 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 21 military records available for the last name Purul. For the veterans among your Purul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purul lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Purul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Purul in 1966 was 68, and 67 in 2003.

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