Origins of the Woollven surname
About the Woollvens
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Interesting facts about Woollven
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woollven surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Woollvens most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Woollven first names?
Henry
Richard
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Woollvens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woollvens in 1921
Dressmaker
7
Laundress
4
Dress Maker
3
Housekeeper
3
Tailoress
3
Common male occupations for Woollvens in 1921
Butcher
14
Gardener
6
Agricultural Labourer
4
Clerk
3
Cordwainer
3
