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Origins of the Purbrick surname

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About the Purbricks

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Where do most Purbricks live?

In 1921, most Purbricks lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Purbricks

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We have 1,710 records for the Purbrick surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Purbricks most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Purbrick first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Purbricks

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

Common Female occupations for Purbricks in 1921
Dressmaker

10

Domestic Servant

8

Laundress

7

Tailoress

5

General Servant Domestic

4

Common Male occupations for Purbricks in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

17

Farm Labourer

15

Carter On Farm

11

Yeoman

8

Shepherd

7

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