Origins of the Wolton surname
About the Woltons
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Interesting facts about Wolton
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Woltons most likely to marry?
What are the most common Wolton first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Woltons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woltons in 1921
Dressmaker
14
Living On Own Means
9
General Servant
7
House Keeper
7
Farmers Wife
6
Common male occupations for Woltons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
27
Farmer
18
Farm Labourer
14
Coal Miner
7
Hop Merchant
7
