Origins of the Woollis surname

About the Woollises

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    In 1921, most Woollises lived in south-wales

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    Interesting facts about Woollis

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    Who were Woollises most likely to marry?

    Deillers

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    What are the most common Woollis first names?

    George

    John

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Woollises

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    Common female occupations for Woollises in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Dau Of Hannah

    1

    Farm Labourers Daur

    1

    Farm Labourers Wife

    1

    Fishermans Wife

    1

    Common male occupations for Woollises in 1921

    Carpenter

    2

    General Labourer

    2

    Son Of Abraham

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Collier Coal

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