Origins of the Purfield surname
About the Purfields
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Interesting facts about Purfield
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Purfield surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Purfields most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Purfields.
What are the most common Purfield first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Purfields
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Purfields in 1921
Dressmaker
7
At School
2
Domestic Servant
2
Domestic Servant Daily Works
2
Dress Maker
2
Common male occupations for Purfields in 1921
Shoemaker
4
Agricultural Labourer
3
Baker
3
Blacksmith
3
Carpenter
3
