Origins of the Willison surname
About the Willisons
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Interesting facts about Willison
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willison surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.
Who were Willisons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Willisons.
What are the most common Willison first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willisons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willisons in 1921
Dressmaker
30
House Servant
22
Laundress
19
Annuitant
16
Living On Own Means
15
Common male occupations for Willisons in 1921
Farmer
49
Agricultural Labourer
40
Coal Miner
28
Tailor
22
Gardener
20
