Origins of the Purling surname
About the Purlings
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Interesting facts about Purling
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Purling surname. The oldest one dates back to 1899.
Who were Purlings most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Purlings.
What are the most common Purling first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Purlings
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Purlings in 1921
Cook (Domestic)
2
Fancy Box Maker
2
General Servant
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Agricultural Labourers Wife
1
Common male occupations for Purlings in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
9
Farm Labourer
4
Agr Laborer
3
Starch Packer
3
Carpenter
2
