Origins of the Whittard surname
About the Whittards
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Interesting facts about Whittard
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whittard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Whittards most likely to marry?
Gullixsons
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Our tell us which families married Whittards.
What are the most common Whittard first names?
W. Ward
Thomas
Aline
Emily
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Common jobs for Whittards
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whittards in 1921
Dressmaker
11
Laundress
8
Cloth Weaver
7
Charwoman
6
Dress Maker
4
Common male occupations for Whittards in 1921
Bricklayer
12
Mason
11
Stone Mason
9
General Labourer
8
Clerk
6
