Origins of the Whittet surname
About the Whittets
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Interesting facts about Whittet
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whittet surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.
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What are the most common Whittet first names?
William
James
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Whittets
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whittets in 1921
Housekeeper
13
Dressmaker
10
Domestic Servant
9
Jute Weaver
8
Annuitant
7
Common male occupations for Whittets in 1921
Baker
17
Farm Servant
11
Carter
10
Joiner
9
Ploughman
9
