Origins of the Pettiford surname
About the Pettifords
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Interesting facts about Pettiford
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pettiford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1894.
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Our tell us which families married Pettifords.
What are the most common Pettiford first names?
William
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Pettifords
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pettifords in 1921
Charwoman
4
Laundress
4
Cook Domestic
2
Dressmaker
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Common male occupations for Pettifords in 1921
General Farmers
9
Agricultural Labourer
8
Farm Hands
8
Blacksmith
6
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
5
