Origins of the Whitbourn surname
About the Whitbourns
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Interesting facts about Whitbourn
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitbourn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Whitbourns most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Whitbourn first names?
John
Thomas
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Whitbourns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitbourns in 1921
Dressmaker
10
Assistant
9
Living On Own Means
6
House Keeper
5
Living On Her Own Means
5
Common male occupations for Whitbourns in 1921
Carpenter
26
Builder
8
Sawyer
7
Yeoman
7
Bricklayer
6
