Origins of the Woby surname
About the Wobys
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Interesting facts about Woby
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We have for the Woby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1921.
What are the most common Woby first names?
John
William
Sarah
Mary
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Common jobs for Wobys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wobys in 1921
Bricklayer
6
General Servant Domestic
2
House Servant
2
Laundress
2
Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Wobys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
9
Bricklayer
7
Engine Fitter
3
Railway Guard
3
Railway Signalman
3
