Origins of the Woolward surname
About the Woolwards
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Interesting facts about Woolward
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woolward surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Woolwards most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Woolwards.
What are the most common Woolward first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Woolwards
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woolwards in 1921
Living On Her Own Means
5
Living On Own Means
5
Charwoman
3
Dressmaker
3
Lodging House Keeper
3
Common male occupations for Woolwards in 1921
House Painter
8
Agricultural Laborer
4
General Labourer
4
Mariner
4
Armourer
3
