Origins of the Wilston surname
About the Wilstons
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Interesting facts about Wilston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Wilstons most likely to marry?
Lesells
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What are the most common Wilston first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wilstons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wilstons in 1921
Dressmaker
6
House Servant
6
Housemaid
3
Cook Domestic Servant
2
Farmers Granddaughter
2
Common male occupations for Wilstons in 1921
Wheelwright
11
Carpenter
7
Agricultural Labourer
6
Labourers Son
4
Carman
3
