Origins of the Willats surname
About the Willatses
We have a total of 1617 records for people with the last name Willats.
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Interesting facts about Willats
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willats surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Willatses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Willatses.
What are the most common Willats first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Willatses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willatses in 1921
Living On Own Means
4
House Servant
3
Housekeeper
3
Private Means
3
Domestic Servant
2
Common male occupations for Willatses in 1921
Shipwright
16
Baker
7
Plasterer
7
General Labourer
5
Bootmaker
4
