Woolfenden Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Woolfenden Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Woolfenden family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 50
Cotton Weaver 22
Woollen Weaver 10
Cotton Winder 6
Coal Miner 4
Cotton Operative 4
Hat Manufacturer 4
Weaver Cotton 4
Carpenter 3
Farm Labourer 3
Labourer 3
Throstle Spinner 3
Woollen Piecer 3
Annuitant 2
Domestic Servant 2
House Keeper 2
Laundress 2
Scholar Boy 2
Waggner 2
Woollen Twinder 2
Carpenter & Joiner 1
Retired Farmer 1
Book Folder 1
Milliner 1
Wine Cooper 1

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