Origins of the Waln surname
About the Walns
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Interesting facts about Waln
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Waln surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Waln first names?
William
John
Mary
Ann
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Common jobs for Walns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Walns in 1921
Widow
4
Artist Student
3
Living On Her Own Means
3
Artist Painter
2
Charwoman
2
Common male occupations for Walns in 1921
General Labourer
3
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
3
Yeoman
3
Farm Hands
2
Gentleman
2
