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Origins of the Purvis surname

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About the Purvises

We have a total number of 32450 records for people with the last name Purvis.

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Where do most Purvises live?

In 1921, most Purvises lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Purvises

How common is your surname?

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

We have 27,100 records for the Purvis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1579.

Who were Purvises most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Purvis first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Purvises

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

Common Female occupations for Purvises in 1921
Dressmaker

122

Domestic Servant

70

General Servant Domestic

53

Housekeeper

45

Living On Own Means

40

Common Male occupations for Purvises in 1921
Coal Miner

261

Coal Miner Hewer

109

Blacksmith

70

Farm Hands

69

Fisherman

64

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