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Origins of the Willard surname

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About the Willards

We have a total number of 12754 records for people with the last name Willard.

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Where do most Willards live?

In 1921, most Willards lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Willards

How common is your surname?

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

We have 8,680 records for the Willard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Willards most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Willards.

What are the most common Willard first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Willard family members

Common jobs for Willards

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

Common Female occupations for Willards in 1921
Laundress

39

Dressmaker

32

House Servant

29

Domestic Servant

28

General Servant

23

Common Male occupations for Willards in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

101

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

49

General Labourer

42

Farm Hands

41

Carpenter

35

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