Origins of the Woollen surname
About the Woollens
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Interesting facts about Woollen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woollen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.
Who were Woollens most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Woollen first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Woollens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woollens in 1921
Domestic Servant
17
Dressmaker
12
Charwoman
9
Cutler
9
Laundress
9
Common male occupations for Woollens in 1921
Cutler
18
Agricultural Labourer
16
Wood Turner
16
Grinder
10
Baker
9
