Origins of the Peter surname
About the Peters
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Interesting facts about Peter
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Peter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
What are the most common Peter first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Peters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Peters in 1921
Dressmaker
91
House Servant
57
Domestic Servant
38
Dress Maker
34
Annuitant
33
Common male occupations for Peters in 1921
Farmer
80
Mason
77
Agricultural Labourer
67
Weaver
65
Blacksmith
47
