Origins of the Woodthorpe surname
About the Woodthorpes
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Interesting facts about Woodthorpe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woodthorpe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
Who were Woodthorpes most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Woodthorpe first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Woodthorpes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woodthorpes in 1921
Dressmaker
27
Charwoman
12
Annuitant
10
Milliner
9
Housekeeper
8
Common male occupations for Woodthorpes in 1921
Blacksmith
41
Butcher
13
Carpenter
12
Agricultural Labourer
11
Tailor
11
