Origins of the Witherspoon surname
About the Witherspoons
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Interesting facts about Witherspoon
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John
James
Mary
Margaret
Common jobs for Witherspoons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Witherspoons in 1921
House Servant
10
F S
8
Domestic Servant
7
Dress Maker
7
Assistant
5
Commmon male occupations for Witherspoons in 1921
Farm Hands
31
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
21
Iron Moulder
18
General Farmers
15
Porters
10
