Origins of the Whitelegge surname

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    In 1921, most Whitelegges lived in north-west

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    Common jobs for Whitelegges

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    Commmon female occupations for Whitelegges in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Laundress

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    Living On Own Means

    5

    Joint Principal Of Private School

    4

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Whitelegges in 1921

    Iron Turner

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    General Labourer

    4

    Carter

    3

    Gardener

    3

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