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Origins of the Petty surname

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About the Pettys

We have a total number of 33510 records for people with the last name Petty.

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Where do most Pettys live?

In 1921, most Pettys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Pettys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 29,400 records for the Petty surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Pettys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Pettys.

What are the most common Petty first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Petty family members

Common jobs for Pettys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Pettys in 1921
Dressmaker

139

Laundress

77

Cotton Weaver

72

Worsted Weaver

70

Worsted Spinner

53

Common Male occupations for Pettys in 1921
Coal Miner

119

Farm Hands

113

Carpenter

103

Agricultural Labourer

92

Tailor

82

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