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Origins of the Willimott surname

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About the Willimotts

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Where do most Willimotts live?

In 1921, most Willimotts lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Willimotts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,160 records for the Willimott surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Willimotts most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Willimott first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Willimotts

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

Common Female occupations for Willimotts in 1921
Servant

13

Do Servt

7

Dress Maker

6

General Servant Domestic

6

Domestic Servant

5

Common Male occupations for Willimotts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

31

Farm Labourer

11

Butcher

9

Gardener

9

Bricklayer

6

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