Origins of the Whitwan surname
About the Whitwans
We have a total of 40 records for people with the last name Whitwan.
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Interesting facts about Whitwan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whitwan surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Whitwans most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Whitwans.
What are the most common Whitwan first names?
John
Samuel
Mary
Ellen
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Common jobs for Whitwans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitwans in 1921
Cotton Hank Winder
1
General Servant
1
Pauper
1
Shopkeeper Grocer Baker
1
Widow No Trade
1
Common male occupations for Whitwans in 1921
Woollen Card Cleaner
2
Brick Maker
1
Brickworks Manager
1
Carter
1
Child
1
