Origins of the Woolams surname
About the Woolamses
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Interesting facts about Woolams
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woolams surname. The oldest one dates back to 1908.
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What are the most common Woolams first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Woolamses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woolamses in 1921
At Home
4
Dressmaker
3
Ag Labourer Daur
2
Annuitant
2
Drapers Assistant
2
Common male occupations for Woolamses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
6
Boiler Maker
6
General Labourer
6
Potter
6
At Home
4
