Origins of the Wallace surname
About the Wallaces
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Interesting facts about Wallace
How common is your surname?
216th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Wallace surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Wallaces most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Wallaces.
What are the most common Wallace first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Wallaces
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wallaces in 1921
Dressmaker
927
Domestic Servant
583
Housekeeper
487
Laundress
359
House Keeper
342
Common male occupations for Wallaces in 1921
Coal Miner
1,118
General Labourer
651
Joiner
579
Tailor
536
Farmer
510
