Origins of the Whitcroft surname

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    In 1921, most Whitcrofts lived in west-midlands

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    Common jobs for Whitcrofts

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    Commmon female occupations for Whitcrofts in 1921

    House Servant

    4

    Factory Weaver

    3

    General Servant

    3

    Servant

    3

    Silk Weaver

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Whitcrofts in 1921

    Coal Miner

    15

    Coal Miner Hewer

    4

    Painter

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Collier

    3

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