Origins of the Woolridge surname
About the Woolridges
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Interesting facts about Woolridge
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woolridge surname. The oldest one dates back to 1576.
Who were Woolridges most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Woolridge first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Woolridges
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woolridges in 1921
Domestic Servant
25
General Servant
21
General Servant Domestic
18
Dressmaker
15
Housemaid Domestic
11
Common male occupations for Woolridges in 1921
Coal Miner
25
Agricultural Labourer
22
General Labourer
20
Farm Labourer
15
Farmer
15
