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Origins of the Wilson-Smith surname

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We have a total number of 759 records for people with the last name Wilson-Smith.

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Where do most Wilson-Smiths live?

In 1921, most Wilson-Smiths lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wilson-Smiths

How common is your surname?

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

We have 680 records for the Wilson-Smith surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Wilson-Smiths most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wilson-Smith first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wilson-Smiths

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

Common Female occupations for Wilson-Smiths in 1921
Hawker

14

Charwoman

11

Vagrant

9

Laundress

8

Ironer

7

Common Male occupations for Wilson-Smiths in 1921
Painter

45

Tailor

42

Dealer

30

Shoemaker

27

Hawker

22

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