Origins of the Purvin surname
About the Purvins
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Interesting facts about Purvin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Purvins most likely to marry?
Heacks
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What are the most common Purvin first names?
John
William
Mary
Mary Ann
Common jobs for Purvins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Purvins in 1921
Charwoman
2
Cook
2
Annuitant
1
Bag Maker (Paper)
1
Boot & Shoemaker
1
Commmon male occupations for Purvins in 1921
Helper In Ship Yard
2
Labourer General
2
Tailor's Machinist
2
Ag Serv
1
Butcher
1
