Origins of the Williston surname
About the Willistons
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Interesting facts about Williston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Williston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
Who were Willistons most likely to marry?
Williston Or Willestons
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Our tell us which families married Willistons.
What are the most common Williston first names?
John
George
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willistons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willistons in 1921
House Servant
2
Living On Own Means
2
Button Maker
1
Cook Domestic Servant
1
Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Willistons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
6
Iron Stone Miner
2
Mariner
2
Mason
2
Sail Maker
2
