Origins of the Willard surname
About the Willards
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Interesting facts about Willard
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Willard first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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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
