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Origins of the Purdie surname

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Where do most Purdies live?

In 1921, most Purdies lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Purdies

How common is your surname?

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

We have 8,910 records for the Purdie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.

Who were Purdies most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Purdie first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Purdies

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

Common Female occupations for Purdies in 1921
Dressmaker

68

Domestic Servant

40

F S

33

Housekeeper

26

House Servant

21

Common Male occupations for Purdies in 1921
Coal Miner

68

Joiner

60

Tailor

59

Mason

58

Carter

47

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