Origins of the Willsdon surname
About the Willsdons
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Interesting facts about Willsdon
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willsdon surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Willsdon first names?
Thomas
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willsdons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willsdons in 1921
Gloveriss
4
Inn Keepers Daughter
3
Tailoress
3
General Servant Domestic
2
Hand Made Cigarette Maker
2
Common male occupations for Willsdons in 1921
Gardener
6
Tailor
5
Clerk
4
General Labourer
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
