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Origins of the Whiteman surname

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About the Whitemans

We have a total number of 23658 records for people with the last name Whiteman.

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Where do most Whitemans live?

In 1921, most Whitemans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Whitemans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 20,400 records for the Whiteman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Whitemans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Whiteman first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Whitemans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Whitemans in 1921
Dressmaker

93

Laundress

57

Domestic Servant

52

Living On Own Means

46

Lace Maker

43

Common Male occupations for Whitemans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

133

Farmer

101

Coal Miner

76

General Labourer

76

Carpenter

71

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