Origins of the Wyllis surname

About the Wyllises

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    In 1921, most Wyllises lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Wyllis first names?

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    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Wyllises

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

    Commmon female occupations for Wyllises in 1921

    Domestic Serv

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Seamstress

    2

    Book Folder

    1

    Dairy Maid

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Wyllises in 1921

    Cabinet Maker

    3

    Coach Finisher

    2

    Farmers Son Assisting On Farm

    2

    H L W

    2

    Assistant The Grocers

    1

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