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Origins of the Whitman surname

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About the Whitmans

We have a total number of 11242 records for people with the last name Whitman.

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Where do most Whitmans live?

In 1921, most Whitmans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Whitmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,920 records for the Whitman surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Whitmans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Whitmans.

What are the most common Whitman first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Whitman family members

Common jobs for Whitmans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Whitmans in 1921
Laundress

34

Dressmaker

32

Domestic Servant

22

Housemaid Domestic

17

None

15

Common Male occupations for Whitmans in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

44

Carpenter

38

Farm Hands

38

Agricultural Labourer

35

General Labourer

24

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