Origins of the Whittemore surname

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    In 1921, most Whittemores lived in east

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    1,300 Whittemore Travel & migration records
    1,600 Whittemores found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Whittemore

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    We have for the Whittemore surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

    Who were Whittemores most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Whittemore first names?

    William

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    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Whittemores

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Whittemores in 1921

    Lace Maker

    12

    Straw Hat Machinist

    10

    Straw Hat Finisher

    9

    Straw Hat Sewer

    8

    Straw Plaiter

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Whittemores in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    19

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    14

    Farm Labourer

    12

    General Farmers

    9

    Straw Hat Blocker

    8

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