Origins of the Whillis surname
About the Whillises
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Interesting facts about Whillis
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whillis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
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What are the most common Whillis first names?
James
William
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Whillises
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whillises in 1921
Farm Servant
9
Dressmaker
8
General Servant Domestic
6
Farm Serv
5
House Keeper
4
Common male occupations for Whillises in 1921
Shepherd
24
Farm Labourer
9
Agricultural Labourer
8
Cooper
8
Fisherman
6
