Origins of the Purefoy surname
About the Purefoys
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Interesting facts about Purefoy
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Purefoy surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Purefoys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Purefoy first names?
William
John
Mary
Anne
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Common jobs for Purefoys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Purefoys in 1921
None
1
Private Means
1
Spinster
1
Widow
1
Common male occupations for Purefoys in 1921
Gent
5
Founder
2
Gentleman
2
Grocer
2
Commander Royal Navy
1
