Origins of the Whitmer surname
About the Whitmers
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Interesting facts about Whitmer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitmer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.
Who were Whitmers most likely to marry?
Whitmore Or Whetmore Or Whitemore Or Whittemore Or Whitmer Or Whettemore Or Whittimore Or Whitmos
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Our tell us which families married Whitmers.
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.
Common female occupations for Whitmers in 1921
Lace Maker
3
Farmers Daughter
2
Lacemaker
2
Laundress
2
Seamstress On Own Account
2
Common male occupations for Whitmers in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
14
Farm Hands
9
General Farmers
7
Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen
5
Farmer
4
