Origins of the Wilshen surname
About the Wilshens
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Interesting facts about Wilshen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Wilshens most likely to marry?
Willmantons
What are the most common Wilshen first names?
Daniel
Albert Edward
Annie Louisa
Charlotte
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Common jobs for Wilshens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Wilshens in 1921
Apprentice
1
Assistant
1
At Home
1
Caretaker In Charge Of Offices
1
Domestic
1
Commmon male occupations for Wilshens in 1921
Gardener
5
Painter
5
Clerk
3
Schoolboy
3
Agricultural Laborer
1
