Origins of the Petler surname

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    In 1921, most Petlers lived in yorkshire

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    20 Petler Travel & migration records
    150 Petlers found in all Census records

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    Herbert

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    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

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