Origins of the Walmisley surname
About the Walmisleys
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Interesting facts about Walmisley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Walmisley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1397.
Who were Walmisleys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Walmisley first names?
John
William
Ann
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Walmisleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Walmisleys in 1921
Living On Own Means
11
Private Means
6
Cotton Weaver
3
Fund Holder
3
Cotton Winder
2
Common male occupations for Walmisleys in 1921
Gentleman
5
Stock Broker
5
Yeoman
5
Clerk
4
Husbandman
4
