Origins of the Willder surname
About the Willders
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Interesting facts about Willder
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willder surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Willder first names?
William
James
Elizabeth
Sarah
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Common jobs for Willders
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willders in 1921
Laundress
4
Living On Own Means
4
Draper Daur
3
Farmer Daughter
3
Farmers Daughter
3
Common male occupations for Willders in 1921
Farmer
9
Fisherman
8
Licensed Victualler
8
Turner
8
Hairdresser
7
