Origins of the Whitehead surname
About the Whiteheads
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Interesting facts about Whitehead
How common is your surname?
190th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Whitehead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1540.
Who were Whiteheads most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Whiteheads.
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
