Origins of the Pettyfer surname
About the Pettyfers
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Interesting facts about Pettyfer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pettyfer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
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What are the most common Pettyfer first names?
John
Charles Henry
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Pettyfers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pettyfers in 1921
Bookfolder
3
School Teacher
3
Dressmaker
2
Laundress
2
Masons Wife
2
Common male occupations for Pettyfers in 1921
Railway Clerk
12
Plasterer
11
Cordwainer
4
Mason
4
Railway Station Master
4
