Origins of the Whoolley surname
About the Whoolleys
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Interesting facts about Whoolley
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Whoolley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.
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John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Whoolleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Whoolleys in 1921
Learning Bridle Stitching
2
Ag Lab Wife
1
Carter's Wife
1
Cotton Weaver
1
Dressmaker
1
Common male occupations for Whoolleys in 1921
Lab In Iron Works
3
Stone Mason
3
Blacksmith
1
Brewery Labourer
1
Carter
1
