Origins of the Whaites surname
About the Whaiteses
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Interesting facts about Whaites
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whaites surname. The oldest one dates back to 1643.
What are the most common Whaites first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Whaiteses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whaiteses in 1921
Domestic Servant
5
Living On Her Own Means
5
Governess
4
Living On Own Means
4
Worsted Spinner
4
Common male occupations for Whaiteses in 1921
Farmer
7
Farm Labourer
6
Retired Farmer
6
General Labourer
5
Platelayer
4
