Origins of the Wentworth surname
About the Wentworths
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Interesting facts about Wentworth
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wentworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.
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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
