Origins of the Woolen surname
About the Woolens
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Interesting facts about Woolen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woolen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.
Who were Woolens most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Woolens.
What are the most common Woolen first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Woolens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woolens in 1921
Cook Domestic
3
House Servant
3
Pauper
3
Cutler
2
Fishworkers
2
Common male occupations for Woolens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
6
Cutler
6
Carpenter
4
Errand Boy
4
General Labourer
4
