Origins of the Whipp surname
About the Whipps
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Interesting facts about Whipp
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We have for the Whipp surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Whipp first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whipps
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whipps in 1921
Cotton Weaver
141
Weaver
38
Weaver Cotton
38
Dressmaker
31
Woollen Weaver
23
Common male occupations for Whipps in 1921
Cotton Weaver
86
Farmer
67
Butcher
54
Coal Miner
52
Farm Labourer
31
