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Purssord Family History

Purssord Surname Meaning

from French Pussard composed of puce ‘flea’ + the derogative suffix -ard with intrusive -r-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Purssord family from?

You can see how Purssord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purssord family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Purssord families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Purssord's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Purssord families in 1891.
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What did your Purssord ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Purssord. 100% of Purssord men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Purssord 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Purssord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purssord 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Purssord. 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 60 military records available for the last name Purssord. For the veterans among your Purssord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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