Origins of the Womersley surname
About the Womersleys
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Interesting facts about Womersley
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Who were Womersleys most likely to marry?
What are the most common Womersley first names?
Walter
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Womersleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Womersleys in 1921
Weaver
41
Worsted Spinner
38
Dressmaker
37
Worsted Weaver
28
Woollen Weaver
22
Common male occupations for Womersleys in 1921
Wire Drawer
50
Weaver
48
Farmer
38
Coal Miner
35
Iron Moulder
25
