Origins of the Woollon surname
About the Woollons
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Interesting facts about Woollon
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woollon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1872.
Who were Woollons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Woollon first names?
William
James
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Woollons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woollons in 1921
Laundress
5
Domestic Servant
3
General Servant
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Cook
2
Common male occupations for Woollons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
5
Able Seaman
4
Errand Boy
4
Locksmith
4
Coal Miner
3
