Origins of the Whitworth surname
About the Whitworths
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Interesting facts about Whitworth
How common is your surname?
928th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Whitworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
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What are the most common Whitworth first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whitworths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whitworths in 1921
Cotton Weaver
340
Dressmaker
165
Cotton Winder
129
Woollen Weaver
120
Living On Own Means
95
Common male occupations for Whitworths in 1921
Coal Miner
262
General Labourer
138
Carter
130
Blacksmith
117
Tailor
111
