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Origins of the Whitehead surname

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About the Whiteheads

We have a total number of 228024 records for people with the last name Whitehead.

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Alternative variations of the name Whitehead

Whitehead, Whithead, Whithed, Whitehed, Whiteheade

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Where do most Whiteheads live?

In 1921, most Whiteheads lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Whiteheads

How common is your surname?

190th most common surname in the UK

We have 202,000 records for the Whitehead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1540.

Who were Whiteheads most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Taylors

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What are the most common Whitehead first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Whiteheads

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Whiteheads in 1921
Cotton Weaver

1,337

Dressmaker

712

Housekeeper

427

Domestic Servant

375

House Keeper

375

Common Male occupations for Whiteheads in 1921
Coal Miner

727

Agricultural Labourer

618

General Labourer

605

Farmer

463

Cotton Weaver

438

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