Origins of the Woodwell surname
About the Woodwells
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Interesting facts about Woodwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woodwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Woodwell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Woodwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woodwells in 1921
Living On Own Means
5
Assists
2
Dress Maker
2
Dressmaker
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Common male occupations for Woodwells in 1921
Painter
7
Licensed Victualler
4
Shipwright
3
Carpenter
2
Clerk
2
