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Origins of the Wilsdon surname

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Where do most Wilsdons live?

In 1921, most Wilsdons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wilsdons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,460 records for the Wilsdon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Wilsdons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wilsdon first names?

  • Wm A
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Wilsdons

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

Common Female occupations for Wilsdons in 1921
Dressmaker

19

Laundress

14

Living On Own Means

10

Gloveress

9

House Servant

8

Common Male occupations for Wilsdons in 1921
Farmer

30

Agricultural Labourer

24

Tailor

21

Plasterer

15

Yeoman

14

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