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Purri Family History

Purri 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: Puri, Perri, Burri, Turri, Murri, Pirri, Burr, Wuori, Nurmi, Puro

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Where is the Purri family from?

You can see how Purri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purri family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Purri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Purri families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Purri's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Purri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purri ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Purri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purri 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Purri. 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 78 military records available for the last name Purri. For the veterans among your Purri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purri lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Purri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Purri in 1971 was 83, and 80 in 2000.

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