Origins of the Petler surname
About the Petlers
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Interesting facts about Petler
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Petler surname. The oldest one dates back to 1851.
What are the most common Petler first names?
John
Herbert
Elizabeth
Nellie
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Common jobs for Petlers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Petlers in 1921
Dressmaker
3
Farmaid
1
General Serv Domestic
1
Grocer And Tea Dealer
1
Hotel Manageress
1
Common male occupations for Petlers in 1921
Cabinet Maker
3
Bricklayer
2
Gardener
2
Police Constable
2
Stud Groom Domestic
2
