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Purtilo Family History

Purtilo 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, Portillo, Pertile, Purtell, Purtle, Partlo, Curtis, Priolo

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Where is the Purtilo family from?

You can see how Purtilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purtilo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Purtilo families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Purtilo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Purtilo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purtilo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purtilo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purtilo. 100% of Purtilo women worked as a Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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What Purtilo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Purtilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purtilo 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Purtilo. 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 Purtilo. For the veterans among your Purtilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purtilo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Purtilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Purtilo in 1954 was 42, and 39 in 2003.

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