Origins of the Whitchurch surname
About the Whitchurchs
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Interesting facts about Whitchurch
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitchurch surname. The oldest one dates back to 1372.
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Our tell us which families married Whitchurchs.
What are the most common Whitchurch first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whitchurchs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitchurchs in 1921
Living On Own Means
19
Dressmaker
18
Private Means
12
Annuitant
11
Laundress
11
Common male occupations for Whitchurchs in 1921
Coal Miner
16
Butcher
15
Silver Finisher
15
Blacksmith
13
Bricklayer
10
