Origins of the Whettem surname
About the Whettems
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Interesting facts about Whettem
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whettem surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Whettems most likely to marry?
Trewbodys
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What are the most common Whettem first names?
John
Stephen
Annie
Mary
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Common jobs for Whettems
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whettems in 1921
Barmaid
1
Dress Maker
1
House Keeper
1
None
1
Superanuated
1
Common male occupations for Whettems in 1921
Errand Boy
2
Flour Miller
2
Shipwright
2
Skilled Labourer
2
Apprentice Draughtsman Mechanical
1
