Origins of the Petchell surname
About the Petchells
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Interesting facts about Petchell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Petchell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Petchells most likely to marry?
Vosslers
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What are the most common Petchell first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Petchells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Petchells in 1921
Milliner
7
Dressmaker
5
Annuitant
4
General Servant
4
Living On Own Means
4
Common male occupations for Petchells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
12
Farmer
9
Grocer
7
Farm Labourer
5
Butcher
4
