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Origins of the Wilman surname

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About the Wilmans

We have a total number of 6561 records for people with the last name Wilman.

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Where do most Wilmans live?

In 1921, most Wilmans lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Wilmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,870 records for the Wilman surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Wilmans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Wilmans.

What are the most common Wilman first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wilmans

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

Common Female occupations for Wilmans in 1921
Worsted Weaver

52

Worsted Spinner

37

Stuff Weaver

19

Woollen Weaver

14

House Keeper

12

Common Male occupations for Wilmans in 1921
Coal Miner

64

Worsted Spinner

28

Joiner

22

Agricultural Labourer

18

Coal Miner Hewer

16

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