Origins of the Willy surname
About the Willys
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Interesting facts about Willy
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Willy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1557.
Who were Willys most likely to marry?
Willey Or Willys
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What are the most common Willy first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Willys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willys in 1921
Dressmaker
13
Living On Own Means
11
Domestic Servant
10
General Servant Domestic
10
Cook
9
Common male occupations for Willys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
20
Coal Miner
17
Farmer
15
Clerk
13
Farm Labourer
13
