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Origins of the Willeard surname

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About the Willeards

We have a total number of 167 records for people with the last name Willeard.

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Where do most Willeards live?

In 1921, most Willeards lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Willeards

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We have 155 records for the Willeard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Willeards most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Willeards.

What are the most common Willeard first names?

  • George Howard
  • Philip
  • Annie Louise
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Willeards

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Willeards in 1921
Cigar Apprentice

1

Drapers Shopwoman

1

Dressmaker

1

Dressmakers Apprentice

1

General Servant

1

Common Male occupations for Willeards in 1921
Brewers Labourer

3

Farm Servant

3

Farm Laborer

2

Leather Dresser

2

Nautical Instrument Maker

2

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