Origins of the Woolwich surname
About the Woolwichs
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Interesting facts about Woolwich
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woolwich surname. The oldest one dates back to 1546.
Who were Woolwichs most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Woolwichs.
What are the most common Woolwich first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Woolwichs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woolwichs in 1921
Servant
3
General Servant Domestic
2
House Keeper
2
Bar Maid
1
Barmaid
1
Common male occupations for Woolwichs in 1921
Grocer
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Carter
2
Rail Lab
2
Railway Clerk
2
