Origins of the Woollaston surname

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    In 1921, most Woollastons lived in west-midlands

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    63 Woollaston Travel & migration records
    1,200 Woollastons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Woollastons

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Woollastons in 1921

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    6

    Laundress

    5

    Living On Own Means

    4

    Dressmaker

    3

    General Servant

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Woollastons in 1921

    Coal Miner Hewer

    8

    Blacksmith

    6

    Postman

    6

    Electro Plate Worker

    5

    Miller Corn Dealer

    5

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