Origins of the Woollin surname

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    In 1921, most Woollins lived in yorkshire

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    16 Woollin Travel & migration records
    770 Woollins found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Woollin

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    Common jobs for Woollins

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    Commmon female occupations for Woollins in 1921

    Cloth Weaver

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    Dressmaker

    7

    Rag Sorter

    4

    Housemaid Domestic

    2

    Woollen Weaver

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Woollins in 1921

    Coal Miner

    24

    Coal Miner Hewer

    20

    Butcher

    5

    Coal Miner Rope Car Below Ground

    3

    Coal Miner Trammer

    3

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