Origins of the Whitner surname
About the Whitners
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Interesting facts about Whitner
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitner surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.
Who were Whitners most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Whitners.
What are the most common Whitner first names?
Joseph
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whitners
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitners in 1921
Dressmaker
3
Dairymaid
2
Parlourmaid Domestic
2
Assistant Dress Maker
1
Book Keeper
1
Common male occupations for Whitners in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
5
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
5
Farm Hands
4
Farmers Son
4
Coal Porter
3
