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Origins of the Woodhead surname

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Where do most Woodheads live?

In 1921, most Woodheads lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Woodheads

How common is your surname?

969th most common surname in the UK

We have 54,400 records for the Woodhead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.

Who were Woodheads most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Woodheads.

What are the most common Woodhead first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Woodhead family members

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

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