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Purzner Family History

Purzner 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: Turner, Putzer, Purser, Kutzner, Burgner, Pevzner, Portner, Kerzner

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Where is the Purzner family from?

You can see how Purzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purzner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Purzner families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Purzner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Purzner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purzner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coil Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purzner. 100% of Purzner men worked as a Coil Assembler. .

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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

  • Coil Assembler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Purzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purzner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Purzner. 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 70 military records available for the last name Purzner. For the veterans among your Purzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purzner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Purzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Purzner in 1966 was 66, and 101 in 2003.

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