Origins of the Willetts surname
About the Willettses
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Interesting facts about Willetts
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willetts surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.
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What are the most common Willetts first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willettses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willettses in 1921
Nail Maker
144
Nailer
87
Chain Maker
73
Dressmaker
52
General Servant Domestic
39
Common male occupations for Willettses in 1921
Coal Miner
165
Chain Maker
148
Nail Maker
87
Nailer
59
General Labourer
55
