Origins of the Peterman surname
About the Petermans
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Interesting facts about Peterman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Peterman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
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What are the most common Peterman first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Petermans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Petermans in 1921
Esq
2
Bartenders
1
Cabinetmakers
1
Charwoman
1
Clerks
1
Common male occupations for Petermans in 1921
Farm Hands
19
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
14
Tinsmiths
9
General Farmers
8
Semiskilled Warehousing
7
