Origins of the Whitell surname
About the Whitells
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Interesting facts about Whitell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1640.
Who were Whitells most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Whitell first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whitells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitells in 1921
Dressmaker
14
Cotton Weaver
12
Farmers Daughter
5
Dress Maker
4
Farmers Wife
4
Common male occupations for Whitells in 1921
Cotton Weaver
16
Farmer
10
Lead Miner
7
Weaver Cotton
6
Cordwainer
5
