Origins of the Woosley surname

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    In 1921, most Woosleys lived in london

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    150 Woosley Travel & migration records
    480 Woosleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Woosleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Woosleys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    5

    Dress Maker

    4

    Cotton Weaver

    3

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Nurse

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Woosleys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    27

    General Farmers

    8

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    7

    Tailor

    6

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    5

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