Origins of the Willgress surname
About the Willgresses
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Interesting facts about Willgress
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willgress surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Willgresses most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Willgress first names?
John
George
Harriet
Ann
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Common jobs for Willgresses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willgresses in 1921
Attending School
6
General Servant Domestic
6
Dressmaker
4
Housekeeper
3
Domestic Servant
2
Common male occupations for Willgresses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
23
Attending School
8
Farm Labourer
7
Gardener
7
Ordinary Agricultural Labourer
7
