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Origins of the Pursey surname

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About the Purseys

We have a total number of 6512 records for people with the last name Pursey.

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Where do most Purseys live?

In 1921, most Purseys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Purseys

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We have 6,000 records for the Pursey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Purseys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Pursey first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Purseys

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

Common Female occupations for Purseys in 1921
Dressmaker

35

Laundress

28

General Servant Domestic

20

Charwoman

12

Machinist

12

Common Male occupations for Purseys in 1921
Carpenter

29

Agricultural Labourer

23

Bricklayer

23

General Labourer

23

Tailor

20

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