Origins of the Woolfitt surname

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    In 1921, most Woolfitts lived in east-midlands

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    Common jobs for Woolfitts

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    Common female occupations for Woolfitts in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Dress Maker

    3

    House Keeper

    3

    Housekeeper

    3

    Laundress

    3

    Common male occupations for Woolfitts in 1921

    Farmer

    10

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

    Farmers Son

    5

    General Labourer

    5

    Cottager

    3

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