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Origins of the Pugsley surname

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Where do most Pugsleys live?

In 1921, most Pugsleys lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Pugsleys

How common is your surname?

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We have 9,660 records for the Pugsley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Pugsleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Pugsley first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Pugsleys

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

Common Female occupations for Pugsleys in 1921
Dressmaker

69

House Servant

37

General Servant Domestic

33

Laundress

28

Servant

18

Common Male occupations for Pugsleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

81

Carpenter

48

General Labourer

43

Farm Labourer

36

Tailor

31

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