Origins of the Woodess surname
About the Woodesses
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Interesting facts about Woodess
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
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What are the most common Woodess first names?
James
Joseph
Gladys
Mary
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Common jobs for Woodesses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Woodesses in 1921
Domestic Chambermaid
1
Housekeeper
1
Ostrich Feather Curler
1
Xylonite Collar Hand
1
Commmon male occupations for Woodesses in 1921
Boot Maker
3
Worsted Spinner
2
Industrial School Boy
1
Railway Drayman
1
Railway Labourer
1
