Origins of the Wathern surname
About the Watherns
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Interesting facts about Wathern
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Watherns most likely to marry?
Woodfolks
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What are the most common Wathern first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Watherns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Watherns in 1921
Laundress
4
Silks Factory Worker
3
Hat Trimmer
2
Agricultural Labourer Wife
1
Bar Assistant
1
Common male occupations for Watherns in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
5
Furniture Dealers Assistant
3
General Dealer
2
Laundress
2
Boat Man (Barge)
1
