Origins of the Woolcock surname
About the Woolcocks
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Interesting facts about Woolcock
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woolcock surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Woolcocks most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Woolcock first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Woolcocks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woolcocks in 1921
Dressmaker
48
Housekeeper
23
Living On Own Means
20
Domestic Servant
18
House Keeper
18
Common male occupations for Woolcocks in 1921
Tin Miner
79
Farmer
73
Copper Miner
54
Fisherman
38
Miner
37
