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Origins of the Purdam surname

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About the Purdams

We have a total number of 313 records for people with the last name Purdam.

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Where do most Purdams live?

In 1921, most Purdams lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Purdams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 294 records for the Purdam surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Purdams most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Purdams.

What are the most common Purdam first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Purdams

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

Common Female occupations for Purdams in 1921
House Servant

2

Housekeeper

2

Infant

2

At School

1

Builder Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Purdams in 1921
Farm Servant

4

Colliery Laborer

3

Joiner

3

Painter

3

Bricklayer

2

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