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Origins of the Wooten surname

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    In 1921, most Wootens lived in london

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    570 Wooten Travel & migration records
    1,400 Wootens found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Wootens

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    Common female occupations for Wootens in 1921

    Lace Maker

    17

    House Servant

    8

    Dressmaker

    6

    Lacemaker

    5

    Wife

    5

    Common male occupations for Wootens in 1921

    Farm Hands

    132

    General Farmers

    70

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    55

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    34

    Tinsmiths

    24

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