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Origins of the Purr surname

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We have a total number of 1276 records for people with the last name Purr.

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Where do most Purrs live?

In 1921, most Purrs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Purrs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,210 records for the Purr surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Purrs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Purrs.

What are the most common Purr first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Purr family members

Common jobs for Purrs

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

Common Female occupations for Purrs in 1921
Laundress

10

General Servant Domestic

4

Husbandman

4

None

4

Annuitant

3

Common Male occupations for Purrs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

14

French Polisher

12

Groom

10

Blacksmith

6

Stableman

6

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