Origins of the Whitewright surname
About the Whitewrights
We have a total of 401 records for people with the last name Whitewright.
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Interesting facts about Whitewright
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitewright surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.
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What are the most common Whitewright first names?
John
William
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Whitewrights
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitewrights in 1921
China Merchant
4
Annuitant
3
Clerk Commercial
3
General Servant
3
Living On Own Means
3
Common male occupations for Whitewrights in 1921
Blacksmith
10
Druggist
5
Joiner
3
Clerk
2
Ploughman
2
