Origins of the Peters surname
About the Peterses
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Interesting facts about Peters
How common is your surname?
371st most common surname in the UK
Who were Peterses most likely to marry?
What are the most common Peters first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Peterses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Peterses in 1921
Dressmaker
508
Laundress
308
Domestic Servant
269
General Servant Domestic
252
General Servant
194
Common male occupations for Peterses in 1921
General Labourer
422
Agricultural Labourer
335
Carpenter
287
Farm Hands
269
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
269
