Origins of the Willgoss surname
About the Willgosses
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Interesting facts about Willgoss
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willgoss surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
Who were Willgosses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Willgosses.
What are the most common Willgoss first names?
William
John
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
