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!
We have for the Whitesmith surname. The oldest one dates back to 1372.
Who were Whitesmiths most likely to marry?
Erdahls
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Our tell us which families married Whitesmiths.
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.
Common female occupations for Whitesmiths in 1921
Cotton Weaver
5
Domestic Servant
4
Dressmaker
4
House Keeper
4
Card Room Hand Speed Tenter
3
Common male occupations for Whitesmiths in 1921
Grocer
3
Drapers Clerk
2
Engineer
2
Finisher Of Machin Ap
2
Fishing Tackle Makers Apprentice
2
