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Purnell Family History & Genealogy

2,928 biographies and 21 photos with the Purnell last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Purnell family members.

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Early Purnells

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George Purnell of Fryerstown, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC Australia was born on July 10, 1842 in Bathurst, Bathurst Regional Council County, NSW. He was married to Martha Mccance Purnell in 1863, and had children Elizabeth Purnell, Sarah Agnes "Sadie" Purnell, Elizabeth Maud Mary Purnell, and John William Edward Purnell. George Purnell died at age 39 years old on August 9, 1881 in Fryerstown, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC.
Martha (Mccance) Purnell of Waverley, Waverley Council County, NSW Australia was born on June 16, 1844 in Greyabbey, Ards and North Down County, Northern Ireland United Kingdom to John McCance and Agnes "Nancy" McLeod. She had siblings Francis Edward McCance, Robert Millan McCance, William Henry Mccance, and Agnes Elizabeth Mccance Duggan. She married George Purnell in 1863, and had children Elizabeth Purnell, Sarah Agnes "Sadie" Purnell, Elizabeth Maud Mary Purnell, and John William Edward Purnell. Martha Purnell died at age 82 years old on September 2, 1926 in Waverley, Waverley Council County, NSW Australia.
Walter James Purnell was born in July 1851, and was the father of Walter Purnell. Walter Purnell died at age 67 years old in March 1919. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter James Purnell.
Elizabeth Purnell of Chewton, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC Australia was born circa 1864 in Chewton to Martha Mccance Purnell and George Purnell. She had siblings Sarah Agnes "Sadie" Purnell, Elizabeth Maud Mary Purnell, and John William Edward Purnell. Elizabeth Purnell died in 1864 in Chewton.
Sarah Agnes (Purnell) Claesson of Marrickville, Inner West Council County, NSW Australia was born in 1866 in Chewton, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC to Martha Mccance Purnell and George Purnell. She had siblings Elizabeth Purnell, Elizabeth Maud Mary Purnell, and John William Edward Purnell. Sarah Claesson died at age 79 years old in 1945 in Marrickville, Inner West Council County, NSW.
Gilbert Purnell was born on October 11, 1866, and died at age 89 years old in March 1956. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gilbert Purnell.
Elizabeth Maud Mary (Purnell) Goddard of Waverley, Waverley Council County, NSW Australia was born on February 2, 1870 in Castlemaine, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC to Martha Mccance Purnell and George Purnell. She had siblings Elizabeth Purnell, Sarah Agnes "Sadie" Purnell, and John William Edward Purnell. Elizabeth Goddard died at age 61 years old on June 12, 1931 in Waverley, Waverley Council County, NSW.
Frank Purnell of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida was born on April 16, 1871, and died at age 95 years old in January 1967.
Theodora Purnell of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia was born on July 28, 1871, and died at age 96 years old in December 1967.
Elizabeth Purnell of New Jersey was born on June 2, 1872, and died at age 92 years old in December 1964.
Charles Purnell of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas was born on January 31, 1873, and died at age 99 years old in March 1972.
Anderson Purnell of Marion, Crittenden County, AR was born on March 1, 1873, and died at age 96 years old on February 15, 1970.

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John William Edward Purnell of Chewton, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1876 in Chewton to Martha Mccance Purnell and George Purnell. He had siblings Elizabeth Purnell, Sarah Agnes "Sadie" Purnell, and Elizabeth Maud Mary Purnell. John Purnell died in 1876 in Chewton.
Elizabeth Maud Mary (Purnell) Goddard of Waverley, Waverley Council County, NSW Australia was born on February 2, 1870 in Castlemaine, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC to Martha Mccance Purnell and George Purnell. She had siblings Elizabeth Purnell, Sarah Agnes "Sadie" Purnell, and John William Edward Purnell. Elizabeth Goddard died at age 61 years old on June 12, 1931 in Waverley, Waverley Council County, NSW.
Sarah Agnes (Purnell) Claesson of Marrickville, Inner West Council County, NSW Australia was born in 1866 in Chewton, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC to Martha Mccance Purnell and George Purnell. She had siblings Elizabeth Purnell, Elizabeth Maud Mary Purnell, and John William Edward Purnell. Sarah Claesson died at age 79 years old in 1945 in Marrickville, Inner West Council County, NSW.
Elizabeth Purnell of Chewton, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC Australia was born circa 1864 in Chewton to Martha Mccance Purnell and George Purnell. She had siblings Sarah Agnes "Sadie" Purnell, Elizabeth Maud Mary Purnell, and John William Edward Purnell. Elizabeth Purnell died in 1864 in Chewton.
George Purnell of Fryerstown, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC Australia was born on July 10, 1842 in Bathurst, Bathurst Regional Council County, NSW. He was married to Martha Mccance Purnell in 1863, and had children Elizabeth Purnell, Sarah Agnes "Sadie" Purnell, Elizabeth Maud Mary Purnell, and John William Edward Purnell. George Purnell died at age 39 years old on August 9, 1881 in Fryerstown, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC.
Martha (Mccance) Purnell of Waverley, Waverley Council County, NSW Australia was born on June 16, 1844 in Greyabbey, Ards and North Down County, Northern Ireland United Kingdom to John McCance and Agnes "Nancy" McLeod. She had siblings Francis Edward McCance, Robert Millan McCance, William Henry Mccance, and Agnes Elizabeth Mccance Duggan. She married George Purnell in 1863, and had children Elizabeth Purnell, Sarah Agnes "Sadie" Purnell, Elizabeth Maud Mary Purnell, and John William Edward Purnell. Martha Purnell died at age 82 years old on September 2, 1926 in Waverley, Waverley Council County, NSW Australia.
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James Robert Purnell of Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri United States was born on July 11, 1977 to Robert J Purnell and Lynet J Purnell. He had siblings AMANDA L DEXTER and Michael Wayne Purnell. James Purnell died at age 21 years old on March 4, 1999 at Kansas City, MO in USA, and was buried on March 8, 1999 at Terrace Park Funeral Home & Cemetery 801 NW 108th St, in Kansas City.
Walter Purnell of Canfield, Mahoning County, Ohio was born on May 27, 1885 to Walter James Purnell. He married Martha Curtis in October 1877. He married Emily Grace Exton in July 1908. Walter Purnell died at age 88 years old in April 1974.
Walter James Purnell was born in July 1851, and was the father of Walter Purnell. Walter Purnell died at age 67 years old in March 1919. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter James Purnell.
Charles had a Sister from Detroit Michigan Annie Purnell. He loved Fishing and a good game of Checkers.
Charles Edward Purnell of Geelong Australia was born in 1889 in Geelong. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Edward Purnell.
Frank A Purnell Jr. was born on April 23, 1980, and died at age 20 years old on January 10, 2001. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frank A Purnell Jr. .
James O Purnell Jr. of Melrose Park, Cook County, IL was born on June 24, 1937, and died at age 59 years old on April 13, 1997.
William E Purnell of Portland, Multnomah County, OR was born on May 22, 1927, and died at age 67 years old on March 9, 1995. William Purnell was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section 1 Site 130 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland.
William H Purnell of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL was born on November 21, 1922, and died at age 82 years old on September 5, 2005. William Purnell was buried at Florida National Cemetery Section 1D Row 9A Site 16 6502 Sw. 102nd Ave., in Bushnell.
William E Purnell of Chelsea, Suffolk County, MA was born on September 13, 1919, and died at age 82 years old on May 31, 2002. William Purnell was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 32 Site 18 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.
William R Purnell of Waialua, Honolulu County, HI was born on February 11, 1918, and died at age 76 years old on January 8, 1995. William Purnell was buried at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery Section 92-O Site 8 Kamehameha Highway, in Kaneohe.
William H Purnell of Elkton, Cecil County, MD was born on August 28, 1912, and died at age 91 years old on December 11, 2003.
William A Purnell of Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland was born on March 26, 1927, and died at age 59 years old in January 1987.
Virgil J Purnell of Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on November 30, 1922, and died at age 65 years old on September 26, 1988.

Popular Purnell Biographies

Calvin Purnell of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on April 21, 1951, and died at age 52 years old on July 16, 2003.
Charles Edward Purnell of Geelong Australia was born in 1889 in Geelong. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Edward Purnell.
Joseph Purnell was born at england. Joseph Purnell was in a relationship with Mary Ellen Emerson, and has a child Mary Ellen Pernell Hill. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joseph Purnell.
Michael Wayne Purnell was born on February 11, 1975. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael Wayne Purnell.
Charles had a Sister from Detroit Michigan Annie Purnell. He loved Fishing and a good game of Checkers.
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James Robert Purnell of Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri United States was born on July 11, 1977 to Robert J Purnell and Lynet J Purnell. He had siblings AMANDA L DEXTER and Michael Wayne Purnell. James Purnell died at age 21 years old on March 4, 1999 at Kansas City, MO in USA, and was buried on March 8, 1999 at Terrace Park Funeral Home & Cemetery 801 NW 108th St, in Kansas City.
Walter James Purnell was born in July 1851, and was the father of Walter Purnell. Walter Purnell died at age 67 years old in March 1919. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter James Purnell.
Sallie Mary (Miller) Purnell was born on March 3, 1898 in Berlin, Maryland United States, and had siblings Joseph Briddell, Edgar Miller, Angeline Miller Dennis, and Arnold Miller. Sallie Purnell died at age 84 years old on February 19, 1983. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sallie Mary (Miller) Purnell.
Lynet Jane (Vrbas) Purnell of Trimble, Missouri United States was born on December 17, 1954. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lynet J Purnell.
Amanda Lynn (Purnell) Dexter of Wathena, Kansas United States was born on March 4, 1986. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember AMANDA L DEXTER.
Louis S Purnell was born on May 26, 1940, and died at age 53 years old on December 15, 1993. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Louis S Purnell.
Walter Purnell of Canfield, Mahoning County, Ohio was born on May 27, 1885 to Walter James Purnell. He married Martha Curtis in October 1877. He married Emily Grace Exton in July 1908. Walter Purnell died at age 88 years old in April 1974.
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Lee Purnell of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia was born on October 11, 1896. He was the parent of Joyce Lee Purnell. He married Corinne Leaner Purnell. He would also marry Mary Madeline Purnell, and they had children Lee Purnell Jr and Katherine Purnell. Lee Purnell died at age 86 years old in April 1983.
Karen M Purnell was born to Richard C Thornton and Carole Meadows Thornton, and has siblings Richard C Thornton Jr., Cheryl M Gilliespi, and Stacy M Guckert. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Karen M Purnell.
Robert Joseph Purnell was born on September 3, 1954. Robert Purnell was in a relationship with Lynet J Purnell, and has children Michael Wayne Purnell, James R Purnell, and AMANDA L DEXTER. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert J Purnell.
Erma Volosky Purnell was in a relationship with Herbert Purnell, and has children Marliss K Stauffenberg, Nancy Unger, and Wayne Purnell. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Erma Volosky Purnell.
Herbert Purnell was in a relationship with Erma Volosky Purnell, and has children Marliss K Stauffenberg, Nancy Unger, and Wayne Purnell. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Herbert Purnell.
Wayne Purnell was born to Herbert Purnell and Erma Volosky Purnell, and has siblings Marliss K Stauffenberg and Nancy Unger. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wayne Purnell.
Irene Purnell was born to David Reddish and Mary (Murray) Reddish, and has siblings Arthur William Reddish, Garnet Seymour Reddish, David Murray Reddish, Edward Joseph Reddish, Charles James Reddish, George Valentine Reddish, Ethel May (Reddish) Clark, Mary (Reddish) Hamilton, Hannah (Reddish) Mapp, Margaret Elizabeth (Reddish) McLaughlin, and Lillian Moore. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Irene Purnell.
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John Purnell was born in 1882, and died at age 32 years old on December 10, 1915. John Purnell was buried at Bedwellty (st. Sannan) Churchyard N.w. 22. 11. in United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Purnell.

Purnell Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Purnell family member is 70.0 years old according to our database of 2,902 people with the last name Purnell that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

70.0 years

Oldest Purnells

These are the longest-lived members of the Purnell family on AncientFaces.

Sadie A Purnell of West Kingston, Washington County, RI was born on September 4, 1884, and died at age 108 years old on June 9, 1993.
108 years
Maude Beatrice Purnell of Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma was born on April 26, 1904, and died at age 106 years old on March 20, 2011.
106 years
Carrie Purnell of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on December 31, 1874, and died at age 105 years old in March 1980.
105 years
Etta Purnell of Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ was born on December 13, 1903, and died at age 102 years old on May 26, 2006.
102 years
Clara Purnell of Simpsonville, Shelby County, KY was born on October 22, 1901, and died at age 102 years old on April 24, 2004.
102 years
Edith S Purnell of Pontiac, Livingston County, IL was born on July 12, 1909, and died at age 101 years old on February 9, 2011.
101 years
Susan F Purnell of Vernon Rockville, Tolland County, CT was born on September 6, 1904, and died at age 101 years old on February 27, 2006.
101 years
Loretta P Purnell of Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County, DE was born on August 2, 1903, and died at age 101 years old on May 21, 2005.
101 years
Will Purnell of Greenville, Washington County, MS was born on July 1, 1889, and died at age 101 years old in June 1991.
101 years
Blanche R Purnell of Columbus, Franklin County, OH was born on December 23, 1892, and died at age 100 years old on August 19, 1993.
100 years
Flora Purnell of Woodbury, Gloucester County, NJ was born on February 12, 1892, and died at age 101 years old on November 16, 1993.
101 years
Loren R Purnell of Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, MD was born on March 22, 1907, and died at age 101 years old on October 28, 2008.
101 years
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