Origins of the Wilmhurst surname
About the Wilmhursts
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Interesting facts about Wilmhurst
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wilmhurst surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
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What are the most common Wilmhurst first names?
William
George
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Wilmhursts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wilmhursts in 1921
General Servant
5
Domestic Servant
3
Charwoman
2
Dressmaker
2
House Servant
2
Common male occupations for Wilmhursts in 1921
Farm Labourer
6
Agricultural Labourer
5
Carpenter
4
General Labourer
4
Blacksmith
3
