Willam Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Willam Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Willam family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 29
Coal Miner 12
Cotton Weaver 6
Grocer 4
Agricultural Labourer 4
Farm Servant 2
Living On Own Means 2
House Keeper 2
General Servant Domestic 2
Iron Miner 2
Labourer 2
Quarry Man 2
Domestic 2
Domestic Servant Groom 2
Gardener 2
Biscuit Manufacturer Packer 1
Boiler Maker 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Charwoman 1
Clerk 1
Farmer 1
General Domestic Servant 1
Groom Coachman 1
Kitchen Maid 1
Game Keeper 1

Willam Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 William 86% 94,374
2 Woollam 71% 1,487
3 Willam 100% 803
4 Wallam 83% 304
5 Wellum 67% 173
6 Wollam 83% 151
7 Wellam 83% 134
8 Wollom 67% 127

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The surname Willam is the 3rd most popular variant of William.

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