Origins of the Whieldon surname
About the Whieldons
We have a total of 1945 records for people with the last name Whieldon.
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Interesting facts about Whieldon
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whieldon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1629.
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John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whieldons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whieldons in 1921
Living On Own Means
11
Dressmaker
8
Labourers Wife
4
No Occupation
4
Cotton Weaver
3
Common male occupations for Whieldons in 1921
Farmer
17
General Labourer
12
Butcher
11
Coach Painter
7
Farmers Son
6
