Origins of the Whimhurst surname
About the Whimhursts
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Interesting facts about Whimhurst
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whimhurst surname. The oldest one dates back to 1919.
Who were Whimhursts most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Whimhursts.
What are the most common Whimhurst first names?
Charles
Robert
Grace Emma
Alice Mary
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Common jobs for Whimhursts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whimhursts in 1921
Cook
2
Domestic Servant
2
Laundress
2
Private Means
2
Servant
2
Common male occupations for Whimhursts in 1921
Carman
4
Railway Carman
3
Apprentice Opperator
1
Bricklayers Labr
1
Butcher
1
