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Origins of the Willox surname

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About the Willoxs

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Where do most Willoxs live?

In 1921, most Willoxs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Willoxs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,830 records for the Willox surname. The oldest one dates back to 1829.

Who were Willoxs most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Willox first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Willoxs

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

Common Female occupations for Willoxs in 1921
F S

18

Domestic Servant

15

Farmers Wife

15

Domestic Serv

12

Dressmaker

11

Common Male occupations for Willoxs in 1921
Farm Servant

40

Farmer

25

Ploughman

21

Farm Serv

19

Mason

16

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