Origins of the Woodroffe surname
About the Woodroffes
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Interesting facts about Woodroffe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woodroffe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
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What are the most common Woodroffe first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Woodroffes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woodroffes in 1921
Dressmaker
34
Widow
26
Living On Own Means
24
Domestic Servant
18
Laundress
14
Common male occupations for Woodroffes in 1921
Carpenter
38
Agricultural Labourer
31
Clerk
27
Gentleman
27
Farmer
24
