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Origins of the Willgoss surname

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    In 1921, most Willgosses lived in london

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    What are the most common Willgoss first names?

    William

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    Elizabeth

    Ann

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    Common jobs for Willgosses

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

    Common female occupations for Willgosses in 1921

    Burnisher

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Assistant Housekeeper (Inn Serv)

    2

    Companion

    2

    House Owner

    2

    Common male occupations for Willgosses in 1921

    General Labourer

    8

    Slater

    7

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Master

    4

    Bricklayer

    3

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