Origins of the Willougby surname
About the Willougbys
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Interesting facts about Willougby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willougby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
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What are the most common Willougby first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willougbys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willougbys in 1921
Domestic Servant
4
Dress Maker
3
House Servant
3
Annuitant
2
Cook Domestic Servant
2
Common male occupations for Willougbys in 1921
General Labourer
6
Agricultural Labourer
4
Farm Labour
3
Clerk
2
Laborer
2
