Origins of the Willesford surname
About the Willesfords
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Interesting facts about Willesford
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willesford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Willesfords most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Willesfords.
What are the most common Willesford first names?
Charles
Richard
Charlotte
Susan
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Common jobs for Willesfords
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willesfords in 1921
Daur
2
Living On Own Means
2
Private Means
2
Charwoman
1
Domestic Serv
1
Common male occupations for Willesfords in 1921
Gentleman
5
Attorney & Solicitor
2
Bankers Clerk
1
Checker
1
Elastic Web Manufacturer
1
