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Origins of the Willgoose surname

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About the Willgooses

We have a total number of 1394 records for people with the last name Willgoose.

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Where do most Willgooses live?

In 1921, most Willgooses lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Willgooses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,160 records for the Willgoose surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Willgooses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Willgoose first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Willgooses

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

Common Female occupations for Willgooses in 1921
Dressmaker

9

House Servant

8

Silver Burnisher

5

Lab.

4

Assistant

3

Common Male occupations for Willgooses in 1921
Coal Miner

25

Framework Knitter

7

Joiner

7

Cabinet Maker

6

Coal Miner Hewer

6

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