Origins of the Whitehill surname
About the Whitehills
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Interesting facts about Whitehill
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitehill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.
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What are the most common Whitehill first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Whitehills
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitehills in 1921
Cotton Winder
11
Cotton Weaver
8
Dressmaker
7
Housekeeper
7
General Servant
6
Common male occupations for Whitehills in 1921
Carter
16
Turner
12
Weaver
12
Mason
10
Bricklayer
8
