Origins of the Petry surname
About the Petrys
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Interesting facts about Petry
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Petry surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Petry first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Petrys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Petrys in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Teacher
3
Assisting In The Business
2
Drapers Apprentice
2
F S
2
Common male occupations for Petrys in 1921
Baker
15
Tinsmiths
9
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
7
Farm Hands
6
General Farmers
4
