Willans Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Willans Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Willans family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 18
House Keeper 2
Carfiet Weaver 2
Dress Maker 2
Worsted Weaver 2
General Servant 1
Overlooker Of Cotton Carder 1
Shipwright 1
Gardener 1
Annuitant 1
Book Folder 1
Boot & Shoe Maker 1
Carpenter 1
Coal Leader Unemployed 1
Draughtman At Machine Tool Works 1
Engine Fitter 1
Engine Fitter G W Plant 1
Errand Boy 1
Fitter In Engine Works 1
Housekeeper 1
Inspector Of Weights 1
Iron Turner 1
Joiner 1
Joiner Employing 6 Men & 3 Boys 1
Keep House 1

Willans Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Willans 100% 1,477
2 Willins 86% 1,169
3 Wellens 71% 544
4 Wellins 71% 483
5 Willians 88% 437
6 Wealleans 67% 406
7 Weallens 63% 346
8 Wallens 71% 247
9 Weallans 75% 195
10 Woollons 63% 165
11 Willens 86% 160
12 Wallins 71% 119

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The surname Willans is the most popular version of all its varients

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