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Origins of the Whatley surname

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About the Whatleys

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Where do most Whatleys live?

In 1921, most Whatleys lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Whatleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 13,200 records for the Whatley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.

Who were Whatleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Whatley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Whatleys

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

Common Female occupations for Whatleys in 1921
Laundress

42

Dressmaker

41

General Servant Domestic

37

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36

Weaver

33

Common Male occupations for Whatleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

63

Lab

59

Weaver

55

Shepherd

52

General Labourer

49

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