Origins of the Wos surname

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    In 1921, most Woses lived in east

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    What are the most common Wos first names?

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    Common jobs for Woses

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

    Common female occupations for Woses in 1921

    Domestic Cook

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    Common male occupations for Woses in 1921

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    3

    Semiskilled Construction Occupations

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    Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

    2

    General Industry Clerks

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    Machinists

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