Origins of the Willacey surname
About the Willaceys
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Interesting facts about Willacey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willacey surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Willaceys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Willaceys.
What are the most common Willacey first names?
John
Robert
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willaceys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willaceys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
4
House Servant
2
Cotton Bobbin Reeler
1
Cotton Winder
1
Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Willaceys in 1921
Fisherman
5
Yeoman
3
Cotton Card Room
2
Weaver Cotton
2
Auctioneer
1
