Origins of the Petrey surname

About the Petreys

We have a total of 125 records for people with the last name Petrey.

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    In 1921, most Petreys lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Petrey

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    What are the most common Petrey first names?

    John

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    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Petreys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Petreys in 1921

    Grocer Se

    5

    Cook Domestic Servant

    1

    Cork Cutter

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Living On Her Own Means

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Petreys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    12

    General Farmers

    7

    Skilled Meatcutters

    4

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    3

    Semiskilled Miners

    3

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