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Pursel Family Origin

Where is the Pursel family from?

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    You can see how Pursel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pursel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pursel families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Pursel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Pursel's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pursel families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pursel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Pursel Family Occupations

    What did your Pursel ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Pursel family was Carpenter. Farmer, Laborer and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Pursel. The most common Pursel occupation in the USA was Farmer. 36% of Pursel's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      36%

    • Laborer

      4%

    • Blacksmith

      3%

    • Carpenter

      3%

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

    Pursel Historical Records

    What Pursel family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pursel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pursel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Pursel

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Pursel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pursel. For the veterans among your Pursel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Pursel Life Expectancy

    What is the average Pursel lifespan?

    Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Pursel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Pursel in 1948 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pursel

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pursel 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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