Origins of the Whitmer surname

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    In 1921, most Whitmers lived in north-wales

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    240 Whitmer Travel & migration records
    180 Whitmers found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Whitmer

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    Who were Whitmers most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Whitmer first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Whitmers

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

    Commmon female occupations for Whitmers in 1921

    Lace Maker

    3

    Farmers Daughter

    2

    Lacemaker

    2

    Laundress

    2

    Seamstress On Own Account

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Whitmers in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    14

    Farm Hands

    9

    General Farmers

    7

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    5

    Farmer

    4

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