Origins of the Whooley surname
About the Whooleys
We have a total of 704 records for people with the last name Whooley.
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Interesting facts about Whooley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whooley surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Whooley first names?
John
Patrick
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Whooleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whooleys in 1921
Laundress
4
General Servant
2
Umbrella Maker
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Confectioner
1
Common male occupations for Whooleys in 1921
Farm Labourer
3
General Labourer
3
Colliery Labourer
2
Warp Lace Maker
2
Bakers Assistant
1
