Origins of the Whelbourn surname
About the Whelbourns
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Interesting facts about Whelbourn
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whelbourn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
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Our tell us which families married Whelbourns.
What are the most common Whelbourn first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Whelbourns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whelbourns in 1921
At Home
2
At School
2
Dressmaker
2
Pea Picker
2
Shoe Binder
2
Common male occupations for Whelbourns in 1921
Bricklayer
4
House Painter
4
Painter
4
Carpenter
2
Decorative Painter
2
