Origins of the Woodness surname
About the Woodnesses
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Interesting facts about Woodness
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woodness surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Woodnesses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Woodnesses.
What are the most common Woodness first names?
John
William
Mary
Ann
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Common jobs for Woodnesses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woodnesses in 1921
General Servant
2
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2
Dress Maker
1
Housekeeper
1
Living On Own Means
1
Common male occupations for Woodnesses in 1921
Butcher
4
Coal Miner
4
Chaise Driver
2
Grocers Assistant
2
Groom
2
