Origins of the Pettley surname
About the Pettleys
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Interesting facts about Pettley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pettley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
Who were Pettleys most likely to marry?
Carotts
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Our tell us which families married Pettleys.
What are the most common Pettley first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Pettleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pettleys in 1921
Attending School
2
Housemaid Domestic
2
Laundress
2
At Home
1
Carpenter Wife
1
Common male occupations for Pettleys in 1921
Coal Porter
3
Farmers Labourer
3
Hairdresser
3
Attending School
2
Engine Driver
2
