Origins of the Pettingill surname
About the Pettingills
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Interesting facts about Pettingill
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pettingill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
Who were Pettingills most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Pettingill first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Pettingills
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pettingills in 1921
Carpenter
5
At School
4
General Servant Domestic
3
Pupil Scholar
3
A Scholar
2
Common male occupations for Pettingills in 1921
Auctioneer
5
Blacksmith
4
At Home
3
Clerks
3
Errand Boy
3
