Origins of the Witherington surname
About the Witheringtons
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Interesting facts about Witherington
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William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Witheringtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Witheringtons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
20
Dressmaker
14
Living On Own Means
10
Cotton Winder
9
Laundress
9
Common male occupations for Witheringtons in 1921
Coal Miner
17
Tailor
17
Bricklayer
15
Agricultural Labourer
12
Coal Miner Hewer
12
