Origins of the Wooten surname

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    In 1921, most Wootens lived in london

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    570 Wooten Travel & migration records
    1,400 Wootens found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Wootens

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Wootens in 1921

    Lace Maker

    17

    House Servant

    8

    Dressmaker

    6

    Lacemaker

    5

    Wife

    5

    Common male occupations for Wootens in 1921

    Farm Hands

    132

    General Farmers

    70

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    55

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    34

    Tinsmiths

    24

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