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Origins of the Whittingham surname

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About the Whittinghams

We have a total number of 28346 records for people with the last name Whittingham.

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Where do most Whittinghams live?

In 1921, most Whittinghams lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Whittinghams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 25,800 records for the Whittingham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1397.

Who were Whittinghams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Whittingham first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Whittinghams

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

Common Female occupations for Whittinghams in 1921
Dressmaker

113

Cotton Weaver

63

Domestic Servant

60

Laundress

60

General Servant Domestic

57

Common Male occupations for Whittinghams in 1921
Bricklayer

101

Farmer

93

General Labourer

83

Joiner

69

Blacksmith

63

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