Origins of the Wanhill surname
About the Wanhills
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Interesting facts about Wanhill
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wanhill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Wanhill first names?
William
Thomas
Alice Maud
Mary
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Common jobs for Wanhills
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wanhills in 1921
Living On Own Means
4
No Occupation
2
Cook
1
Dress Maker
1
House Servant
1
Common male occupations for Wanhills in 1921
Baker
4
Mariner
3
Seaman
2
Baker (Assistant)
1
Baker (Master) Employs Only His Son
1
