Origins of the Willet surname

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    In 1921, most Willets lived in london

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    520 Willet Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Willets

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    Common female occupations for Willets in 1921

    House Servant

    11

    Domestic Servant

    9

    Dress Maker

    9

    Dressmaker

    9

    Servant

    9

    Common male occupations for Willets in 1921

    Civil Engineer

    11

    Agricultural Labourer

    10

    Shoemaker

    8

    Tailor

    8

    Bricklayer

    7

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