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
Woollen Weaver 11
Cotton Weaver 9
Dress Maker 9
Coal Miner & Heaver 4
Farmer 4
House Keeper Domestic 4
Iron Moulder 4
Slater 4
Tailor 3
Cotton Spinner 3
Cotton Winder 3
Living On Own Means 3
Woollen Mule Piecer 3
Hat Manufacturer 2
Iron Works Article 2
Plumber 2
Retired Hat Manufacturer 2
Scholar 2
Silk Hat Trimmer 2
Student 2
Weaver Cotton 2
Woollen Fulling Miller 2
Hair Dresser 2
Carpenter 2
Needle Woman 2

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