Origins of the Whitrow surname
About the Whitrows
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Interesting facts about Whitrow
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitrow surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Whitrows most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Whitrows.
What are the most common Whitrow first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whitrows
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitrows in 1921
Living On Own Means
6
Dressmaker
4
Laundress
4
Annuitant
3
Cane Worker
3
Common male occupations for Whitrows in 1921
Plasterer
12
General Labourer
7
Cooper
4
Farm Labourer
4
Hair Dresser
4
