Origins of the Westood surname

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    In 1921, most Westoods lived in northern-ireland

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    26 Westoods found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Westood

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    Common jobs for Westoods

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    Commmon female occupations for Westoods in 1921

    Nail Maker

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    Under Housemaid Domestic

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    Commmon male occupations for Westoods in 1921

    Coal Miner

    2

    Blast Furnaceman

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    Coal Miner Hewer

    1

    Labr

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    Locksmith

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