Origins of the Willard surname

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    In 1921, most Willards lived in south-east

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    8,600 Willards found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Willard first names?

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    William

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    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.

    Commmon female occupations for Willards in 1921

    Laundress

    39

    Dressmaker

    32

    House Servant

    29

    Domestic Servant

    28

    General Servant

    23

    Commmon 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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