Origins of the Wille surname

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    In 1921, most Willes lived in london

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    570 Wille Travel & migration records
    1,000 Willes found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Wille

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    Who were Willes most likely to marry?

    Willey Or Wille Or Willees

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    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.

    Commmon female occupations for Willes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    Laundress

    8

    General Servant

    6

    House Servant

    5

    Housekeeper

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Willes in 1921

    Carpenter

    10

    Gardener

    9

    Agricultural Labourer

    7

    Carter

    6

    General Farmers

    6

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