Origins of the Willitts surname
About the Willittses
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Interesting facts about Willitts
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willitts surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.
Who were Willittses most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Willitts first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willittses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willittses in 1921
Nail Maker
18
Nailer
17
Chain Maker
15
Nailor
15
Dressmaker
10
Common male occupations for Willittses in 1921
Coal Miner
29
Chain Maker
26
Nail Maker
16
Nailor
8
Blacksmith
7
