Origins of the Whiteway surname
About the Whiteways
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Interesting facts about Whiteway
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whiteway surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Whiteways most likely to marry?
Hoaglands
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What are the most common Whiteway first names?
Philip
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whiteways
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whiteways in 1921
Laundress
23
Dressmaker
20
Living On Own Means
16
None
13
Housekeeper
12
Common male occupations for Whiteways in 1921
Able Seaman
32
Agricultural Labourer
14
Master
14
Yeoman
14
Carpenter
13
