Origins of the Wishart surname
About the Wisharts
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Interesting facts about Wishart
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wishart surname. The oldest one dates back to 1701.
What are the most common Wishart first names?
John
James
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Wisharts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wisharts in 1921
Dressmaker
139
Domestic Servant
79
Linen Weaver
49
F S
44
Housekeeper
39
Common male occupations for Wisharts in 1921
Joiner
111
Mason
106
Coal Miner
104
Weaver
97
Farm Servant
82
