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Puris Family History

Puris 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: Paris, Duris, Purvis, Puri, Juris, Peris, Purks, Pulis, Boris, Puls

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Where is the Puris family from?

You can see how Puris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Puris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Puris families living in North Carolina. This was about 86% of all the recorded Puris's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Puris families in 1880.
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What did your Puris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puris. 43% of Puris men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Puris women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puris were Waiter and Teacher. .

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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
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Waiter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Puris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puris 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Puris. 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 75 military records available for the last name Puris. For the veterans among your Puris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Puris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Puris in 1964 was 82, and 81 in 2002.

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