Origins of the Purvess surname
About the Purvesses
We have a total of 279 records for people with the last name Purvess.
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Interesting facts about Purvess
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Purvess surname. The oldest one dates back to 1941.
What are the most common Purvess first names?
John
William
Margaret
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Purvesses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Purvesses in 1921
Dress Maker
4
At School
3
Assisting In Green Grocery Business
1
Domestic Servant
1
F S
1
Common male occupations for Purvesses in 1921
Joiner & Carpenter
5
Carpenter
4
Wright
4
Labourer General
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
