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    In 1921, most Purkinses lived in london

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    44 Purkins Travel & migration records
    1,100 Purkinses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Purkins

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    Who were Purkinses most likely to marry?

    Perkins Or Peirkins Or Purkinses

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    What are the most common Purkins first names?

    William

    John

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Purkinses

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

    Common female occupations for Purkinses in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    4

    General Servant

    4

    Straw Platter

    4

    Charwoman

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Common male occupations for Purkinses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    9

    Farm Labourer

    7

    Butcher

    4

    Carpenter

    4

    Haybinder

    4

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