We have a total of 1972 records for people with the last name Why.
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Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Whys in 1921
Laundress
11
House Servant
8
Lacemaker
7
Dress Maker
6
Dressmaker
5
Commmon male occupations for Whys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
16
Farm Labourer
13
Chair Maker
12
General Labourer
9
Carman
7