Origins of the Willner surname
About the Willners
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Interesting facts about Willner
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willner surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
Who were Willners most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Willners.
What are the most common Willner first names?
John
Joseph
Anna
Mary
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Common jobs for Willners
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willners in 1921
Living On Own Means
3
Laundress
2
Licensed Victualler
2
Beer House Keeper
1
Clerk
1
Common male occupations for Willners in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
7
Farmer
5
Clerks
3
Coal Miner
3
Farm Labourer
3
