Origins of the Whitwham surname
About the Whitwhams
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Interesting facts about Whitwham
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Common jobs for Whitwhams
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Whitwhams in 1921
Hand Loom Weaver (Woollen)
15
Worsted Weaver
5
Farmers Wife
4
Weaver Worsted
4
At School
3
Commmon male occupations for Whitwhams in 1921
Hand Loom Weaver (Woollen)
29
Worsted Spinner
6
Agricultural Labourer
4
Agriculturer
4
Carrier
4
