Origins of the Wolley surname
About the Wolleys
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Interesting facts about Wolley
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Wolleys most likely to marry?
What are the most common Wolley first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wolleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wolleys in 1921
House Servant
20
Domestic Servant
16
General Servant Domestic
12
Dressmaker
9
At Home
8
Common male occupations for Wolleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
22
Coal Miner
22
General Labourer
16
Bricklayer
13
Farmer
11
