Origins of the Watwood surname

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    In 1921, most Watwoods lived in west-midlands

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    What are the most common Watwood first names?

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    Common jobs for Watwoods

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Watwoods in 1921

    Tailoress

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    Boot Maker

    3

    Cotton Doubler

    3

    Shoe Binder

    3

    House Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Watwoods in 1921

    Shoe Maker

    8

    Shoemaker

    5

    Coal Miner

    4

    Farm Hands

    4

    Farmer

    4

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