Origins of the Willsea surname
About the Willseas
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Interesting facts about Willsea
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willsea surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
Who were Willseas most likely to marry?
Axmanns
&
Axmans
Our tell us which families married Willseas.
What are the most common Willsea first names?
John James
Joshua John
Elizabeth
Olive
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Common jobs for Willseas
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willseas in 1921
Boot Fitter
3
Weaver Cotton
3
Shoe Machinist
2
Annuitant Living With Above
1
Barmaid Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Willseas in 1921
Shoemaker
11
Plumber
4
Boot Finisher
2
Cotton Spinner
2
Fish Dealer
2
