Origins of the Whittlesey surname
About the Whittleseys
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Interesting facts about Whittlesey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whittlesey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Whittleseys most likely to marry?
Whittlesey Or Whitleseys
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Our tell us which families married Whittleseys.
What are the most common Whittlesey first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whittleseys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whittleseys in 1921
General Servant Domestic
4
Annuitant
3
Bonnet Sewer
3
Cook Domestic
3
In House
3
Common male occupations for Whittleseys in 1921
Bricklayer
30
Builder
8
Farmer
8
Labourer Agricultural
5
Farm Labourer
4
