Origins of the Whyte surname
About the Whytes
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Interesting facts about Whyte
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whyte surname. The oldest one dates back to 1220.
What are the most common Whyte first names?
John
James
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Whytes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whytes in 1921
Dressmaker
228
Domestic Servant
148
Housekeeper
134
Annuitant
95
House Keeper
87
Common male occupations for Whytes in 1921
Weaver
233
Coal Miner
205
Joiner
185
Farmer
174
Farm Servant
156
