Origins of the Perf surname

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    In 1921, most Perfs lived in north-east

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    14 Perf Travel & migration records
    35 Perfs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Perf

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    Who were Perfs most likely to marry?

    Lan Perfs
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    What are the most common Perf first names?

    James

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    Amy

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Perfs

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Perfs in 1921

    Char-Woman

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    Dress Maker

    1

    Seamans Wife

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Perfs in 1921

    Capstan Man

    1

    Carpenter And Joiner

    1

    Cook & O S

    1

    Crane Man

    1

    Joiner Apprentice

    1

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