Origins of the Wheatcroft surname
About the Wheatcrofts
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Interesting facts about Wheatcroft
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wheatcroft surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Wheatcrofts most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Wheatcroft first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wheatcrofts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wheatcrofts in 1921
Dressmaker
40
Laundress
19
Housekeeper
18
Living On Own Means
16
Domestic Servant
15
Common male occupations for Wheatcrofts in 1921
Coal Miner
57
Farmer
29
Coal Miner Hewer
26
Butcher
23
Tailor
23
