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Wilesmith Family History

Wilesmith Surname Meaning

see Wildsmith.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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What did your Wilesmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Building Contractor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wilesmith. 50% of Wilesmith men worked as a Building Contractor and 100% of Wilesmith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Building Contractor
    50%
  • Timber Merchant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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