Origins of the Willstead surname
About the Willsteads
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Interesting facts about Willstead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willstead surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Willsteads most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Willsteads.
What are the most common Willstead first names?
William
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willsteads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willsteads in 1921
Domestic Servant
4
Housemaid Domestic
4
Cook Domestic
3
Cook Domestic Servant
3
Dressmaker
3
Common male occupations for Willsteads in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
12
Bricklayer
3
Coal Hewer Below Ground
3
Coal Miner
3
Collier Hewer
3
