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Origins of the Wilesmith surname

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About the Wilesmiths

We have a total number of 528 records for people with the last name Wilesmith.

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Where do most Wilesmiths live?

In 1921, most Wilesmiths lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Wilesmiths

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 478 records for the Wilesmith surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Wilesmiths most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wilesmith first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Elizabeth
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Wilesmiths

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wilesmiths in 1921
Living On Own Means

4

Private Means

4

Bootbinder

2

General Domestic Servant

2

Housekeeper Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for Wilesmiths in 1921
Timber Merchant

16

Sawyer

6

Ordinary Farm Labourer

4

Bakers Assistant

2

Builders Labourer

2

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