Origins of the Watthews surname
About the Watthewses
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Interesting facts about Watthews
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Watthewses most likely to marry?
What are the most common Watthews first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Watthewses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Watthewses in 1921
Madras Weaver Cotton
3
Domestic
2
Boot Finisher
1
Dressmaker
1
Facory Hand
1
Common male occupations for Watthewses in 1921
Gardener
3
General Labourer
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
General Dealer
2
Bone Sawyer
1
