Origins of the Willshire surname
About the Willshires
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Interesting facts about Willshire
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willshire surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Willshires most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Willshires.
What are the most common Willshire first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Willshires
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willshires in 1921
Laundress
25
Dressmaker
23
Living On Own Means
13
Servant
13
Domestic Servant
12
Common male occupations for Willshires in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
55
Carpenter
31
Fisherman
21
Farm Labourer
18
Farmer
16
