Origins of the Whomersley surname

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    In 1921, most Whomersleys lived in yorkshire

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    240 Whomersleys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Whomersley

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    What are the most common Whomersley first names?

    George

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    Emily

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    Common jobs for Whomersleys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Whomersleys in 1921

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    4

    At Home

    3

    Embosser

    2

    General Servant

    2

    Burnisher Silver

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Whomersleys in 1921

    Table Blade Grinder

    9

    Mattress Maker

    2

    Plumber

    2

    Pocket Blade Forger

    2

    Postman

    2

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