Origins of the Willson surname
About the Willsons
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Interesting facts about Willson
How common is your surname?
955th most common surname in the UK
We have 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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Our tell us which families married Willsons.
What are the most common Willson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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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
