Origins of the Withnell surname
About the Withnells
We have a total of 1839 records for people with the last name Withnell.
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Interesting facts about Withnell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Withnell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Withnells most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Withnell first names?
John
Thomas
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Withnells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Withnells in 1921
Cotton Weaver
58
Weaver
14
Dressmaker
10
Housekeeper
9
Weaver Cotton
7
Common male occupations for Withnells in 1921
Cotton Weaver
18
Joiner
17
Stone Mason
9
Yeoman
9
Dyer
8
