Origins of the Willins surname
About the Willinses
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Interesting facts about Willins
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Willinses most likely to marry?
Behrendses
What are the most common Willins first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willinses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Willinses in 1921
Laundress
13
Dressmaker
9
Domestic Servant
7
House Keeper
7
General Servant Domestic
6
Commmon male occupations for Willinses in 1921
Coal Miner
10
Joiner
8
Tailor
6
Clerk
5
Coal Hewer
5
