Origins of the Wilshin surname
About the Wilshins
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Interesting facts about Wilshin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wilshin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
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What are the most common Wilshin first names?
James
Jas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wilshins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wilshins in 1921
Farmer
12
Draper
5
Domestic Servant
4
Gardener
4
Living On Her Own Means
4
Common male occupations for Wilshins in 1921
Farmer
12
Clerk
6
Draper
6
Gardener
6
None
5
