Origins of the Woolstenholme surname
About the Woolstenholmes
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Interesting facts about Woolstenholme
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woolstenholme surname. The oldest one dates back to 1617.
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Our tell us which families married Woolstenholmes.
What are the most common Woolstenholme first names?
John
James
Mary
Alice
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Common jobs for Woolstenholmes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woolstenholmes in 1921
Power Loom Weaver Cotton
7
At Home
4
Cotton Weaver
4
Weaver In Cotton Mill
3
Cotton Power Loom Weaver
2
Common male occupations for Woolstenholmes in 1921
Coal Miner
6
Weaver
3
Works At...
3
Beer Seller
2
Bobbiner Cotton
2
