Origins of the Willams surname
About the Willamses
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Interesting facts about Willams
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willams surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Willamses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Willamses.
What are the most common Willams first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willamses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willamses in 1921
House Servant
12
Dressmaker
11
Dress Maker
8
Laundress
8
Domestic Servant
7
Common male occupations for Willamses in 1921
Coal Miner
21
Agricultural Labourer
8
General Labourer
8
Joiner
8
Carpenter
7
