Origins of the Purdy surname
About the Purdys
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Interesting facts about Purdy
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Purdy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Purdy first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Purdys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Purdys in 1921
Dressmaker
75
Laundress
42
Domestic Servant
37
Living On Own Means
32
Servant
31
Common male occupations for Purdys in 1921
Coal Miner
169
Coal Miner Hewer
85
General Labourer
66
Agricultural Labourer
59
Butcher
52
