When Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

When Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the When family

Profession Census Frequency
Cap Cutter 1
Cellar Maid 1
Licensed Victualler 1
Green Grocer 1
School Master 1
House Painter 1
Farmer 1
Labourer General Farm 1
Builder Errand Boy 1
Corporation Road Engine Driver 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Book Seller Packer 1

When Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wenn 50% 3,101
2 Wheen 80% 409
3 Whone 60% 245
4 Whan 75% 186
5 Ween 75% 158
6 Whin 75% 155
7 Wen 75% 136
8 Whenn 80% 135
9 When 100% 117

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The surname When is the 9th most popular variant of Wenn.

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