Origins of the Whitworth surname

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    In 1921, most Whitworths lived in london

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    5,500 Whitworth Travel & migration records
    47,000 Whitworths found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Whitworth

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    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

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    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.

    Commmon female occupations for Whitworths in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    340

    Dressmaker

    165

    Cotton Winder

    129

    Woollen Weaver

    120

    Living On Own Means

    95

    Commmon male occupations for Whitworths in 1921

    Coal Miner

    262

    General Labourer

    138

    Carter

    130

    Blacksmith

    117

    Tailor

    111

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