Origins of the Whitmell surname
About the Whitmells
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Interesting facts about Whitmell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitmell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Whitmell first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whitmells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitmells in 1921
Living On Own Means
7
Farmers Daur
4
Widow
4
Bonnet Maker
3
Dressmaker
3
Common male occupations for Whitmells in 1921
Farmer
13
Agricultural Labourer
7
Grocer
5
Farmers Son
4
Pinmaker
4
