Origins of the Wattam surname
About the Wattams
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Interesting facts about Wattam
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Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wattams
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wattams in 1921
General Servant Domestic
14
Dressmaker
12
House Servant
7
Housekeeper
7
Domestic Servant
6
Common male occupations for Wattams in 1921
Farm Labourer
39
Agricultural Labourer
28
Farmer
14
Groom
12
Waggoner On Farm
10
