Origins of the Whitehair surname
About the Whitehairs
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Interesting facts about Whitehair
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitehair surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Whitehairs most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Whitehair first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whitehairs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitehairs in 1921
Dressmaker
4
General Servant Domestic
3
Governess
3
Charwoman
2
Draper Assistant
2
Common male occupations for Whitehairs in 1921
Plasterer
12
Blacksmith
10
Mason
6
Farm Hands
3
Ordinary Seaman
3
