Origins of the Whitten surname
About the Whittens
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Interesting facts about Whitten
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitten surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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What are the most common Whitten first names?
James
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whittens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whittens in 1921
Dressmaker
22
Laundress
13
Domestic Servant
12
Charwoman
9
Cook
8
Common male occupations for Whittens in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
39
Farm Hands
35
General Farmers
25
Tailor
24
Tinsmiths
20
