Origins of the Whilesmith surname
About the Whilesmiths
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Interesting facts about Whilesmith
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Whilesmiths most likely to marry?
Tumkinsons
What are the most common Whilesmith first names?
Hubert Frank
John Thomas
Alice Maud
Jennie
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Common jobs for Whilesmiths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Whilesmiths in 1921
Blouse Maker
1
Blouse Packer
1
Cordwainer Employing 3 Men 2 Boys Wife
1
Cotton Winder
1
Formerly Dressmaker
1
Commmon male occupations for Whilesmiths in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
1
At School
1
Boatsman
1
Book Keeper
1
Boot Maker
1
