Origins of the Woodriffe surname
About the Woodriffes
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Interesting facts about Woodriffe
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Who were Woodriffes most likely to marry?
What are the most common Woodriffe first names?
William
James
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Woodriffes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Woodriffes in 1921
Hat Trimmer
4
Weaver Cotton
4
Servant
3
Dressmaker
2
Assistant Matron
1
Common male occupations for Woodriffes in 1921
Baker
3
Butcher
3
Shipwright
3
Able Seaman
2
Agricultural Labourer
2
