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Early Origins of the Purson family

The surname Purson was first found in Artois, a former province of northern France where this illustrious family held a family seat with lands and manor for many centuries. The family were well established in the region of Arras and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility.

Early History of the Purson family

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Purson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Puret, Purette, Purat, Pureux, Purson, Purnot, Purson, Purat, Pouret, Pourette and many more.

Early Notables of the Purson family

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Purson migration to the United States +



Purson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Robert Purson, who settled in Virginia in 1666
Purson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Samuel Purson, who arrived in New York, NY in 1824


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