Origins of the Woolfenden surname
About the Woolfendens
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Interesting facts about Woolfenden
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woolfenden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1617.
Who were Woolfendens most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Woolfendens.
What are the most common Woolfenden first names?
John
James
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Woolfendens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woolfendens in 1921
Cotton Weaver
68
Woollen Weaver
39
Dressmaker
19
Weaver Cotton
18
Cotton Winder
12
Common male occupations for Woolfendens in 1921
Cotton Weaver
20
Coal Miner
19
Woollen Weaver
17
Carter
15
Slater
15
