Origins of the Whitefield surname
About the Whitefields
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Interesting facts about Whitefield
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitefield surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
Who were Whitefields most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Whitefield first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whitefields
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitefields in 1921
Dressmaker
40
Laundress
23
Domestic Servant
17
Servant
17
Tailoress
17
Common male occupations for Whitefields in 1921
Coal Miner
81
Tailor
38
Agricultural Labourer
25
Farmer
24
Master
20
