Origins of the Willims surname
About the Willimses
We have a total of 1024 records for people with the last name Willims.
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Interesting facts about Willims
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willims surname. The oldest one dates back to 1541.
Who were Willimses most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Willims first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willimses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willimses in 1921
House Servant
13
Domestic Servant
7
Dressmaker
6
Servant
6
House Keeper
4
Common male occupations for Willimses in 1921
Coal Miner
9
Agricultural Labourer
8
Collier
7
Carpenter
6
Able Seaman
4
