Origins of the Woollcombe surname

About the Woollcombes

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    In 1921, most Woollcombes lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Woollcombe

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    What are the most common Woollcombe first names?

    Henry

    George

    Mary

    Annie

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    Common jobs for Woollcombes

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    Commmon female occupations for Woollcombes in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    9

    Spinster

    5

    Fund Holder

    4

    Private Means

    4

    Clergymans Wife

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Woollcombes in 1921

    Solicitor

    13

    Gentleman

    12

    Attorney

    5

    Surgeon

    5

    Clergyman Church Of England

    2

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