Origins of the Pettis surname
About the Pettises
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Interesting facts about Pettis
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pettis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1899.
Who were Pettises most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Pettises.
What are the most common Pettis first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Pettises
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pettises in 1921
Boot Fitter
2
Cooper
2
Dressmaker
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Laundress
2
Common male occupations for Pettises in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
15
Farm Hands
14
General Farmers
14
Agricultural Labourer
7
Attendants
4
