Origins of the Whitta surname
About the Whittas
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Interesting facts about Whitta
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitta surname. The oldest one dates back to 1596.
Who were Whittas most likely to marry?
Creagers
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What are the most common Whitta first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whittas
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whittas in 1921
Dressmaker
7
Laundress
5
Dress Maker
4
Living On Own Means
4
House Keeper
3
Common male occupations for Whittas in 1921
Tin Miner
15
Tin Dresser
7
Clerk
4
Grocers Assistant
4
Drapers Assistant
3
