Origins of the Whitney surname
About the Whitneys
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Interesting facts about Whitney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
What are the most common Whitney first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whitneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitneys in 1921
General Servant Domestic
55
Laundress
52
Dressmaker
48
Domestic Servant
45
Lace Maker
34
Common male occupations for Whitneys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
89
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
86
General Labourer
58
Coal Miner
55
Farm Hands
55
