Origins of the Purks surname

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    In 1921, most Purkses lived in west-midlands

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    Interesting facts about Purks

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    What are the most common Purks first names?

    John

    William

    Elizabeth

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Purkses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Purkses in 1921

    Laundress

    2

    Out Servant (Dom)

    2

    Restaurant Waitress

    2

    Chairmender

    1

    Charwoman

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Purkses in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    4

    Carver

    3

    Greengrocer

    3

    Tyler

    3

    Farm Hands

    2

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