Origins of the Wholey surname
About the Wholeys
We have a total of 1679 records for people with the last name Wholey.
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Interesting facts about Wholey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wholey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Wholeys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Wholeys.
What are the most common Wholey first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Wholeys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wholeys in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Domestic Servant
5
House Servant
4
Housekeeper
4
Straw Plaiter
4
Common male occupations for Wholeys in 1921
Farmer
15
Blacksmith
12
Cabinet Maker
6
Joiner
6
Coal Porter
5
