Origins of the Wiliams surname
About the Wiliamses
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Interesting facts about Wiliams
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wiliams surname. The oldest one dates back to 1868.
Who were Wiliamses most likely to marry?
Williams Or Wiliamses
Our tell us which families married Wiliamses.
What are the most common Wiliams first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wiliamses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wiliamses in 1921
Dressmaker
8
House Servant
7
Cook
6
Charwoman
5
General Servant
5
Common male occupations for Wiliamses in 1921
Coal Miner
18
General Labourer
8
Farm Labourer
7
Joiner
6
Tailor
6
