Origins of the Wilmott surname
About the Wilmotts
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Interesting facts about Wilmott
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wilmott surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
Who were Wilmotts most likely to marry?
Wilmott Or Wilmot Or Willmots
Our tell us which families married Wilmotts.
What are the most common Wilmott first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wilmotts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wilmotts in 1921
Dressmaker
66
Laundress
34
General Servant
25
Charwoman
23
Living On Own Means
23
Common male occupations for Wilmotts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
55
General Labourer
40
Coal Miner
36
Bricklayer
30
Farm Labourer
26
