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Purty Family History

Purty 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: Purdy, Murty, Putty, Bury, Port, Pusey, Dury, Percy, Jury, Pust

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Where is the Purty family from?

You can see how Purty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Purty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Purty families living in Texas. This was about 18% of all the recorded Purty's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Purty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Purty. 100% of Purty men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Purty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purty 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Purty. 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 136 military records available for the last name Purty. For the veterans among your Purty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purty lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Purty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Purty in 1973 was 82, and 73 in 1995.

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