Petters Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Petters Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Petters family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 24
Stone Quarrier 7
Carpenter 4
Labourer 4
Mason 3
Schollar 2
Shop Keeper 1
Groom 1
Farmer Of 75acroce Employ 2mens 1
Laundress 1
Master Fisherman 1
Mechanic Hand 1
Seaman Royal Navy 1
Silk Winder 1
Woodman 1
Grocer's Assistant 1
Apprentice 1
Lodging House Keeper 1
Publican 1
Grocer & Draper 1
Plough Law 1
Shopkeeer 1
Coal Miner 1
Dress Maker 1
Brewer 1

Petters Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Peters 86% 69,193
2 Petters 100% 943
3 Potters 86% 476
4 Patters 86% 167
5 Pitters 86% 143
6 Peeters 86% 117

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The surname Petters is the 2nd most popular variant of Peters.

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