Origins of the Woodruff surname
About the Woodruffs
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Interesting facts about Woodruff
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woodruff surname. The oldest one dates back to 1609.
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What are the most common Woodruff first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Woodruffs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woodruffs in 1921
Cotton Weaver
109
Dressmaker
41
Living On Own Means
39
Laundress
34
Weaver Cotton
29
Common male occupations for Woodruffs in 1921
Cotton Weaver
83
Farm Hands
56
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
55
General Labourer
46
Butcher
43
