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Origins of the Woolley surname

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About the Woolleys

We have a total number of 75288 records for people with the last name Woolley.

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Alternative variations of the name Woolley

Woolley, Wooley, Wolley, Woley, Wooly

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Where do most Woolleys live?

In 1921, most Woolleys lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Woolleys

How common is your surname?

595th most common surname in the UK

We have 68,600 records for the Woolley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Woolleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Woolleys.

What are the most common Woolley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Woolley family members

Common jobs for Woolleys

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

Common Female occupations for Woolleys in 1921
Dressmaker

271

Cotton Weaver

173

General Servant Domestic

152

Laundress

140

Domestic Servant

120

Common Male occupations for Woolleys in 1921
Farmer

251

Coal Miner

246

General Labourer

241

Agricultural Labourer

239

Farm Labourer

153

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