Origins of the Whidby surname
About the Whidbys
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Interesting facts about Whidby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whidby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Whidby first names?
George
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whidbys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whidbys in 1921
Dress Maker
2
Dressmaker
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Laundress
2
Miliner
2
Common male occupations for Whidbys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
3
Horseman On Farm
3
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
3
Boot Maker
2
Bricklayer
2
