Origins of the Wiglesworth surname
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Interesting facts about Wiglesworth
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wiglesworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
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What are the most common Wiglesworth first names?
John
Thomas
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Wiglesworths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wiglesworths in 1921
Governess
5
Annuitant
4
Wine Merchant
4
Living On Own Means
3
School Mistress
3
Common male occupations for Wiglesworths in 1921
Yeoman
13
Farmer
5
Physician
5
Surgeon
4
Tailor
3
