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Purwin Family History

Purwin 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: Purdin, Urwin, Turpin, Darwin, Unwin, Purvis, Burdin, Turin, Persin

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Where is the Purwin family from?

You can see how Purwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purwin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Purwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Purwin families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Purwin's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Purwin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Purwin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Purwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purwin 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Purwin. 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 143 military records available for the last name Purwin. For the veterans among your Purwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purwin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Purwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Purwin in 1969 was 90, and 73 in 2004.

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