Origins of the Woollison surname

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    In 1921, most Woollisons lived in east

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    Lilian

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    Common jobs for Woollisons

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    Commmon female occupations for Woollisons in 1921

    Cook

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    Tailoress

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    Warehouse Girl

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Woollisons in 1921

    Grisider Mallcable Iron

    1

    Plumber & Painter

    1

    Tram Car Driver

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