Origins of the Willisford surname
About the Willisfords
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Interesting facts about Willisford
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willisford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
Who were Willisfords most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Willisford first names?
William
John
Jane
Mary
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Common jobs for Willisfords
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willisfords in 1921
Dressmaker
3
Annuitant
2
Bookbinder
1
Caretaker
1
Charwoman
1
Common male occupations for Willisfords in 1921
Forgeman
5
Coal Miner
4
Coal Miner Hewer
4
Accountant
3
Rope Maker
3
