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Origins of the Wittham surname

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About the Witthams

We have a total number of 102 records for people with the last name Wittham.

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Where do most Witthams live?

In 1921, most Witthams lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Witthams

How common is your surname?

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

We have 83 records for the Wittham surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Witthams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wittham first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Witthams

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

Common Female occupations for Witthams in 1921
Charwoman

1

Collier

1

Cotton Weaver

1

House Keeper

1

School Board Teacher

1

Common Male occupations for Witthams in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

3

Dock Labourer

2

Tanner

2

Woolman

2

Ag Lab (Team Man)

1

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