Origins of the Purvie surname

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    In 1921, most Purvies lived in east-midlands

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    What are the most common Purvie first names?

    Robert

    Charles

    Mary

    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Purvies

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    Commmon female occupations for Purvies in 1921

    Flax Mill Worker

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    Cook Domestic

    1

    Domestic Servant Ho Maid

    1

    Farmer

    1

    Farmer's Daughter

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Purvies in 1921

    Painter

    3

    Gent Servant

    2

    Mecht And Late Baillie

    2

    Wright

    2

    Able Seaman

    1

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