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Origins of the Witmarsh surname

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About the Witmarshs

We have a total number of 156 records for people with the last name Witmarsh.

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Where do most Witmarshs live?

In 1921, most Witmarshs lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Witmarshs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 142 records for the Witmarsh surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Witmarshs most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Witmarsh first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Sarah
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Witmarshs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Witmarshs in 1921
Pauper

3

Cook (Domestic)

2

General Servant

2

House Keeper

2

House Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Witmarshs in 1921
Sawyer

3

Carman

2

Cordwainer

2

General Labourer

2

Barge Builder

1

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