Origins of the Wheaton surname
About the Wheatons
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Interesting facts about Wheaton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wheaton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
Who were Wheatons most likely to marry?
Wheaton Or Wheadon Or Whedons
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What are the most common Wheaton first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wheatons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wheatons in 1921
Dressmaker
29
Lace Maker
20
Laundress
19
General Servant
17
Living On Own Means
17
Common male occupations for Wheatons in 1921
Butcher
46
Carpenter
29
Agricultural Labourer
25
Farm Labourer
24
Farmer
22
