Origins of the Whitehorn surname
About the Whitehorns
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Interesting facts about Whitehorn
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitehorn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Whitehorns most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Whitehorn first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Whitehorns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitehorns in 1921
Laundress
48
Dressmaker
25
Domestic Servant
18
Charwoman
17
General Servant
16
Common male occupations for Whitehorns in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
30
Carpenter
30
General Labourer
27
Gardener
24
Carman
17
