Origins of the Willway surname
About the Willways
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Interesting facts about Willway
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Willways most likely to marry?
Beverstons
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What are the most common Willway first names?
John
Henry Phillips
Mercy
Alice Jane
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Common jobs for Willways
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Willways in 1921
None
4
Living On Own Means
2
Accountant
1
Art Mistress
1
Artist Teacher
1
Common male occupations for Willways in 1921
Dyer
4
Cabinetmaker
3
Photographer
3
Silk Dyer
3
Tailor
3
