Origins of the Whettell surname
About the Whettells
We have a total of 103 records for people with the last name Whettell.
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Interesting facts about Whettell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Whettells most likely to marry?
Bostalls
What are the most common Whettell first names?
Thomas
John
Mary
Martha
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Common jobs for Whettells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Whettells in 1921
At School
2
Apprentice Dressmaker
1
Baker
1
General Servant
1
Haulier
1
Commmon male occupations for Whettells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
2
Coal Miner
2
College Servant
2
Farmer
2
Broker
1
