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Purcifer Family History

Purcifer Surname Meaning

see Percival.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Purcifer family from?

You can see how Purcifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcifer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Purcifer family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Purcifer's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Purcifer families in 1891.
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What did your Purcifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Purcifer. 100% of Purcifer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Purcifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcifer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Purcifer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Purcifer. For the veterans among your Purcifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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