Woolston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Woolston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Woolston family

Profession Census Frequency
Farmer 15
Agricultural Labourer 8
Independent 8
Female Servant 7
Labourer 5
Tailor 4
Cotton Weaver 4
Ag Labourer 4
Inn Keeper 3
Male Servant 3
Cotton Worker 3
Butcher 3
Shoe Maker 3
Sawyer 2
Warehouse Man 2
Washerwoman 2
Cabinet Maker 2
Carpenter 2
Coach Painter 2
Private 2
Carpenter Journeyman 2
Flour Dealer 1
Coach Printer 1
Errand Boy 1
Hat Trimmer 1

Woolston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Woolston 100% 4,788
2 Woolaston 89% 526
3 Walston 75% 495
4 Woolstone 89% 448
5 Wilston 75% 397
6 Wolston 88% 267
7 Welston 75% 204

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

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