Origins of the Ilson surname
About the Ilsons
We have a total of 310 records for people with the last name Ilson.
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Interesting facts about Ilson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Ilson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Ilson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Ilsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ilsons in 1921
Stocking Maker
4
Dressmaker
2
Jam Preserve
2
Char Woman
1
Cook Domestic
1
Common male occupations for Ilsons in 1921
Farm Hands
6
General Labourer
4
Ag Labrour
3
Machinists
3
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
3
