Origins of the Woodbridge surname
About the Woodbridges
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Interesting facts about Woodbridge
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woodbridge surname. The oldest one dates back to 1545.
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What are the most common Woodbridge first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Woodbridges
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woodbridges in 1921
Dressmaker
61
Domestic Servant
33
Carpenter
32
Laundress
26
Living On Own Means
25
Common male occupations for Woodbridges in 1921
Carpenter
101
Agricultural Labourer
75
General Labourer
47
Farm Labourer
41
Solicitor
37
