Origins of the Whitla surname
About the Whitlas
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Interesting facts about Whitla
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitla surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Whitla first names?
William
George
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Whitlas
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitlas in 1921
Gen Serv
2
Dressmaker
1
Flax Reeler Mill
1
Hotel Housemaid Domestic
1
Irish Landowner
1
Common male occupations for Whitlas in 1921
Architects Assistant
1
Butcher Apprentice
1
Chemist
1
Clerk
1
Commissioned Officer 1/10th Regt
1
