Origins of the Whitesmith surname
About the Whitesmiths
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Interesting facts about Whitesmith
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Whitesmiths most likely to marry?
Erdahls
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What are the most common Whitesmith first names?
John
William
Mary
Jane
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Common jobs for Whitesmiths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Whitesmiths in 1921
Cotton Weaver
5
Domestic Servant
4
Dressmaker
4
House Keeper
4
Card Room Hand Speed Tenter
3
Commmon male occupations for Whitesmiths in 1921
Grocer
3
Drapers Clerk
2
Engineer
2
Finisher Of Machin Ap
2
Fishing Tackle Makers Apprentice
2
