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Origins of the Willson surname

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About the Willsons

We have a total number of 44934 records for people with the last name Willson.

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Where do most Willsons live?

In 1921, most Willsons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Willsons

How common is your surname?

955th most common surname in the UK

We have 36,200 records for the Willson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.

Who were Willsons most likely to marry?

Wilson Or Willsons

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Smiths

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What are the most common Willson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Willson family members

Common jobs for Willsons

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

Common Female occupations for Willsons in 1921
Dressmaker

173

Laundress

94

House Servant

88

Domestic Servant

81

Dress Maker

65

Common Male occupations for Willsons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

278

Carpenter

208

Tailor

116

Farmer

112

Coal Miner

94

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