Origins of the Whyld surname
About the Whylds
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Interesting facts about Whyld
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Whylds most likely to marry?
What are the most common Whyld first names?
William
George
Eliza
Sarah
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Common jobs for Whylds
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Whylds in 1921
No Occupation
3
At School
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Bender
1
Charwoman
1
Commmon male occupations for Whylds in 1921
Coal Miner
19
Coal Miner Hewer
8
At School
2
Boot Maker
2
Coal Miner Contractor
2
