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Purtilar Family History

Purtilar 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: Purtill, Portier, Pietila, Gurtler, Portillo, Jutila, Portela

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Where is the Purtilar family from?

You can see how Purtilar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtilar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Purtilar family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Purtilar's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Purtilar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purtilar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purtilar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Purtilar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtilar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Purtilar. 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 30 military records available for the last name Purtilar. For the veterans among your Purtilar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purtilar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Purtilar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Purtilar in 1973 was 56, and 75 in 2003.

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