Origins of the Woosley surname
About the Woosleys
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Interesting facts about Woosley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Woosley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Woosley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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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.
Common female occupations for Woosleys in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Dress Maker
4
Cotton Weaver
3
Living On Own Means
2
Nurse
2
Common male occupations for Woosleys in 1921
Farm Hands
27
General Farmers
8
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
7
Tailor
6
Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen
5
