Origins of the Willian surname
About the Willians
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Interesting facts about Willian
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willian surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
Who were Willians most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Willians.
What are the most common Willian first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willians
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willians in 1921
Flax Preparer
4
House Keeper
4
Spinster
4
Domestic Servant
3
House Duties
3
Common male occupations for Willians in 1921
Yeoman
8
Farmer
7
Agricultural Labourer
3
Clerk
3
Coal Miner
2
