Origins of the Woolsey surname

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    In 1921, most Woolseys lived in london

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    1,200 Woolsey Travel & migration records
    3,800 Woolseys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Woolsey

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    What are the most common Woolsey first names?

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    Common jobs for Woolseys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Woolseys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    20

    General Servant Domestic

    10

    Annuitant

    9

    At Home

    9

    Laundress

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Woolseys in 1921

    Farmer

    24

    Agricultural Labourer

    23

    Farm Hands

    18

    General Labourer

    18

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    13

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