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Origins of the Willoughby surname

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About the Willoughbys

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Where do most Willoughbys live?

In 1921, most Willoughbys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Willoughbys

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We have 26,800 records for the Willoughby surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Willoughbys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Willoughby first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Willoughbys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Willoughbys in 1921
Dressmaker

110

Living On Own Means

64

General Servant Domestic

62

Laundress

60

General Servant

59

Common Male occupations for Willoughbys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

127

General Labourer

97

Farm Labourer

72

Farm Hands

69

Butcher

60

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