Origins of the Wal surname
About the Wals
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Interesting facts about Wal
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wal surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Wals most likely to marry?
Wal*s
&
Van Der Wals
Our tell us which families married Wals.
What are the most common Wal first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wals
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wals in 1921
General Servant
2
House Servant
2
Cotton Weaver
1
Domestic
1
Dressmaker
1
Common male occupations for Wals in 1921
Farm Hands
9
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
5
Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen
3
Unskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles
3
Attendants
2
