Origins of the Pettitt surname
About the Pettitts
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Interesting facts about Pettitt
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pettitt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
Who were Pettitts most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Pettitts.
What are the most common Pettitt first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Pettitts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pettitts in 1921
General Servant Domestic
66
Dressmaker
65
Domestic Servant
46
Housemaid Domestic
36
Laundress
36
Common male occupations for Pettitts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
159
Farm Labourer
133
General Labourer
90
Carpenter
68
Bricklayer
59
