Origins of the Whell surname
About the Whells
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Interesting facts about Whell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Whells most likely to marry?
Halunds
What are the most common Whell first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Emma
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Common jobs for Whells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Whells in 1921
House Keeper
3
Assisting In Work Of Farm
2
Charwoman
2
Cook Domestic
2
Weaver Cotton
2
Commmon male occupations for Whells in 1921
Farmer
8
Agricultural Labourer
5
Farm Labourer
5
Pearl Button Maker
4
Assisting In Work Of Farm
2
