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Origins of the Willink surname

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About the Willinks

We have a total number of 375 records for people with the last name Willink.

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Where do most Willinks live?

In 1921, most Willinks lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Willinks

How common is your surname?

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

We have 242 records for the Willink surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Willinks most likely to marry?

Piehls

&

Dunnewolds

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Willinks.

What are the most common Willink first names?

  • Daniel
  • Henry George
  • Ruth
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Willink family members

Common jobs for Willinks

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

Common Female occupations for Willinks in 1921
Fund Holder

2

Private Means

2

Annuitant

1

Barrister At Laws Wife

1

Certified Midwife

1

Common Male occupations for Willinks in 1921
Architect

5

Clergyman

3

Cotton Power Weaver

3

At Home

2

Merchant

2

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