Origins of the Whitnell surname
About the Whitnells
We have a total of 1973 records for people with the last name Whitnell.
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Interesting facts about Whitnell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitnell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Whitnells most likely to marry?
Osterhouts
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Our tell us which families married Whitnells.
What are the most common Whitnell first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Whitnells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitnells in 1921
Dressmaker
8
General Servant
7
Laundress
7
Servant
7
Domestic Servant
6
Common male occupations for Whitnells in 1921
Fireman
24
General Labourer
10
Shoemaker
9
Boot Maker
6
Brickfield Labourer
5
