Origins of the Whitston surname
About the Whitstons
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Interesting facts about Whitston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1938.
Who were Whitstons most likely to marry?
Fromans
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What are the most common Whitston first names?
Patrick
Thomas
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Whitstons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitstons in 1921
Cook Domestic Servant
1
Cotton Sewer
1
Cotton Winder
1
Dressmaker
1
Gardener Wife
1
Common male occupations for Whitstons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
2
Ag Labourer
1
Appr Gimblet Maker
1
Bakers (Ass)
1
Coach...
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