Origins of the Willies surname
About the Willieses
We have a total of 1860 records for people with the last name Willies.
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Interesting facts about Willies
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willies surname. The oldest one dates back to 1879.
Who were Willieses most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Willies first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willieses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willieses in 1921
Dressmaker
11
Cloth & Silk Glove Sewer
6
Farmers Wife
5
House Servant
5
Housekeeper
5
Common male occupations for Willieses in 1921
Blacksmith
10
Agricultural Labourer
7
Bricklayer
7
Farmer
6
Joiner
6
