Origins of the Pettifor surname
About the Pettifors
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Interesting facts about Pettifor
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pettifor surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
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Our tell us which families married Pettifors.
What are the most common Pettifor first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Pettifors
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pettifors in 1921
Widow
11
At Home
6
House Servant
4
Living On Own Means
4
None
4
Common male occupations for Pettifors in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
11
General Labourer
9
Farmer
8
General Dealer
6
Baker
5
