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Origins of the Purvey surname

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About the Purveys

We have a total number of 1725 records for people with the last name Purvey.

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Where do most Purveys live?

In 1921, most Purveys lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Purveys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,510 records for the Purvey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Purveys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Purveys.

What are the most common Purvey first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Purveys

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

Common Female occupations for Purveys in 1921
Dressmaker

10

Domestic Servant

7

General Servant

6

Laundress

6

Milliner

5

Common Male occupations for Purveys in 1921
Carpenter

19

Bricklayer

10

General Labourer

10

Agricultural Labourer

7

Groom

5

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