Origins of the Woollaston surname
About the Woollastons
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Interesting facts about Woollaston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woollaston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1564.
Who were Woollastons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Woollaston first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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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.
Common female occupations for Woollastons in 1921
None
6
Laundress
5
Living On Own Means
4
Dressmaker
3
General Servant
3
Common male occupations for Woollastons in 1921
Coal Miner Hewer
8
Blacksmith
6
Postman
6
Electro Plate Worker
5
Miller Corn Dealer
5
