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Purgahn Family History

Purgahn 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: Kurgan, Purgason, Burgan, Durgan, Organ, Pagan, Surgeon, Putman

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Where is the Purgahn family from?

You can see how Purgahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purgahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Purgahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Purgahn families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Purgahn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Purgahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purgahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purgahn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Purgahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purgahn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Purgahn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Purgahn. For the veterans among your Purgahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purgahn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Purgahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Purgahn in 1967 was 66, and 42 in 2000.

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