Origins of the Wille surname
About the Willes
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Interesting facts about Wille
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wille surname. The oldest one dates back to 1370.
Who were Willes most likely to marry?
Willey Or Wille Or Willees
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Our tell us which families married Willes.
What are the most common Wille first names?
John
Henry
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Willes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willes in 1921
Dressmaker
10
Laundress
8
General Servant
6
House Servant
5
Housekeeper
4
Common male occupations for Willes in 1921
Carpenter
10
Gardener
9
Agricultural Labourer
7
Carter
6
General Farmers
6
