Origins of the Woodhead surname
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Interesting facts about Woodhead
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Common jobs for Woodheads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woodheads in 1921
Cotton Weaver
303
Worsted Weaver
197
Dressmaker
179
Worsted Spinner
117
House Keeper
109
Common male occupations for Woodheads in 1921
Coal Miner
404
Cotton Weaver
149
Coal Miner Hewer
137
Joiner
125
General Labourer
117
