Origins of the Woolaston surname
About the Woolastons
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Interesting facts about Woolaston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woolaston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1564.
Who were Woolastons most likely to marry?
Rishells
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Our tell us which families married Woolastons.
What are the most common Woolaston first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Woolastons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woolastons in 1921
Dressmaker
7
Chain Maker
5
Dress Maker
4
Tailoress
4
Charwoman
3
Common male occupations for Woolastons in 1921
Carpenter
7
Coal Miner
5
Wire Worker
4
Brass Dresser
3
Brass Founder
3
