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Puro Name Meaning

Finnish: topographic name from puro ‘creek’, ‘bog’. This name is found mainly in central–western Finland, but also occurs as an ornamental name in southwestern Finland. As an American family name it may also be a shortened form of a longer Finnish compound name such as Hautapuro ‘pit creek’. Italian: from puro ‘pure’, ‘honest’, applied as a personal name, or occasionally a nickname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Turo, Pero, Turco, Pino, Toro, Muro, Murto, Pust, Peura, Tur

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Puro Family Origin

Where is the Puro family from?

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    You can see how Puro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Puro families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Puro family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Puro's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Puro families in 1840.
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    Puro Family Occupations

    What did your Puro ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Puro occupation in the USA was Farmer. 100% of Puro's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      100%

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    Puro Historical Records

    What Puro family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Puro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puro census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 578 immigration records available for the last name Puro. 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 Card

    There are 270 military records available for the last name Puro. For the veterans among your Puro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Puro Life Expectancy

    What is the average Puro lifespan?

    Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Puro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Puro in 1956 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puro ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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