Origins of the Woodcroft surname

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    In 1921, most Woodcrofts lived in east

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    Interesting facts about Woodcroft

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    What are the most common Woodcroft first names?

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    Common jobs for Woodcrofts

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    Commmon female occupations for Woodcrofts in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Lace Maker

    7

    Straw Plaiter

    6

    General Servant Domestic

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Woodcrofts in 1921

    Carpenter

    12

    Agricultural Labourer

    11

    Blacksmith

    6

    Farm Labourer

    5

    Hurdle Maker

    5

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