Origins of the Woodrough surname
About the Woodroughs
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Interesting facts about Woodrough
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woodrough surname. The oldest one dates back to 1920.
Who were Woodroughs most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Woodrough first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Woodroughs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woodroughs in 1921
Dressmaker
7
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4
Milliners Etc
3
Annuitant
2
Domestic Servant
2
Common male occupations for Woodroughs in 1921
Plasterer
3
Victualler
3
Baker
2
Bricklayer
2
Carpenter
2
