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Origins of the Whitton surname

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About the Whittons

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Where do most Whittons live?

In 1921, most Whittons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Whittons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 17,700 records for the Whitton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Whittons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Whitton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Whittons

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

Common Female occupations for Whittons in 1921
Dressmaker

92

Domestic Servant

51

Housekeeper

45

Laundress

44

General Servant Domestic

38

Common Male occupations for Whittons in 1921
Farmer

66

Butcher

61

Agricultural Labourer

56

Coal Miner

55

General Labourer

49

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