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Origins of the Partridge surname

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About the Partridges

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Alternative variations of the name Partridge

Partridge, Partrigg, Patridge, Partridg, Pertridge

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Where do most Partridges live?

In 1921, most Partridges lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Partridges

How common is your surname?

571st most common surname in the UK

We have 78,800 records for the Partridge surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Partridges most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Partridge first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Partridge family members

Common jobs for Partridges

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

Common Female occupations for Partridges in 1921
Dressmaker

355

Domestic Servant

199

Laundress

190

General Servant Domestic

184

Living On Own Means

150

Common Male occupations for Partridges in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

411

Carpenter

290

General Labourer

239

Farm Labourer

230

Farmer

168

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