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Origins of the Wentworth surname

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Where do most Wentworths live?

In 1921, most Wentworths lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wentworths

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,810 records for the Wentworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.

Who were Wentworths most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Wentworths.

What are the most common Wentworth first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wentworths

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

Common Female occupations for Wentworths in 1921
Dressmaker

27

Living On Own Means

24

Laundress

14

Domestic Servant

13

Housekeeper

13

Common Male occupations for Wentworths in 1921
Farmer

36

Carpenter

20

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

20

Clerk

18

General Labourer

18

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