Origins of the Withell surname
About the Withells
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Interesting facts about Withell
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What are the most common Withell first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Withells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Withells in 1921
Dressmaker
10
General Servant Domestic
7
Domestic Servant
5
Dress Maker
5
Living On Own Means
3
Commmon male occupations for Withells in 1921
Carpenter
20
Shipwright
14
Farm Labourer
10
Farmer
10
Shepherd
8
