Origins of the Purss surname

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We have a total of 188 records for people with the last name Purss.

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    In 1921, most Pursses lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Purss

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    What are the most common Purss first names?

    William

    George

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Pursses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Pursses in 1921

    Servant

    3

    House Keeper

    2

    Widow

    2

    Cook

    1

    Daughter Of Police Constable

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Pursses in 1921

    Plasterer

    7

    Carpenter

    4

    Coal Miner

    3

    Fisherman

    2

    Plaisterer

    2

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