Woolsey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Woolsey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Woolsey family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 45
Agricultural Labourer 8
Errand Boy 5
Silk Winder 4
Farmer 3
House Keeper 3
Silk Weaver 3
Agricultural Labourer Son 3
Dress Maker 2
Cotton Factory Hand 2
Annuitant 2
Sadler 2
Carpenter 2
Daughter 2
Labourer 2
Laundress 2
Policeman Constable 2
Servant 2
Drepmaker 2
Twine Spinner 2
Wife Twine Spinner 2
Groom 2
?perannuated Civil Officer 1
Boot Maker 1
Bricklayers Lab 1

Woolsey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Woolsey 100% 2,695
2 Wolsey 86% 1,547
3 Wilsey 71% 117

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The surname Woolsey is the most popular version of all its varients

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