Origins of the Woolward surname

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    In 1921, most Woolwards lived in london

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    73 Woolward Travel & migration records
    670 Woolwards found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Woolward

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    What are the most common Woolward first names?

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    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.

    Commmon female occupations for Woolwards in 1921

    Living On Her Own Means

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    Living On Own Means

    5

    Charwoman

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Lodging House Keeper

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Woolwards in 1921

    House Painter

    8

    Agricultural Laborer

    4

    General Labourer

    4

    Mariner

    4

    Armourer

    3

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