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Origins of the Wilmshurst surname

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Where do most Wilmshursts live?

In 1921, most Wilmshursts lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Wilmshursts

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We have 4,760 records for the Wilmshurst surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Wilmshursts most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wilmshurst first names?

  • William
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Wilmshursts

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

Common Female occupations for Wilmshursts in 1921
General Servant Domestic

21

Laundress

20

Dressmaker

19

Domestic Servant

17

Living On Own Means

14

Common Male occupations for Wilmshursts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

48

Farm Labourer

26

Blacksmith

15

General Labourer

14

Gardener

13

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