Origins of the Woolhead surname
About the Woolheads
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Interesting facts about Woolhead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woolhead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
Who were Woolheads most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Woolheads.
What are the most common Woolhead first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Woolheads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woolheads in 1921
Straw Plaiter
55
Domestic Servant
9
General Servant Domestic
7
Housekeeper
5
Housemaid
5
Common male occupations for Woolheads in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
56
Tallow Chandler
19
Farm Labourer
17
General Labourer
12
Agrl Lab
11
