Origins of the Whitley surname
About the Whitleys
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Interesting facts about Whitley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1384.
Who were Whitleys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Whitley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whitleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitleys in 1921
Dressmaker
88
Worsted Weaver
62
Living On Own Means
56
Domestic Servant
54
General Servant Domestic
46
Common male occupations for Whitleys in 1921
Farm Hands
94
Coal Miner
84
General Labourer
84
Farmer
77
Joiner
68
