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
Scholar 69
Farmer's Son 10
Agricultural Labourer 9
Shoe Maker 8
Farmer's Wife 7
Dressmaker 6
Lace Maker 6
Carpenter 6
Farmer's Daughter 6
House Servant 5
Employed At Home 5
Seamstress 4
Farmer 4
Silk Weaver 4
Fisherman 4
Labourer 3
Tailor 3
Servant 3
Carter 2
House Keeper 2
Waiter At Boyar 2
Charwoman 2
Clerk Wool Broker 2
General Servant 2
Householder 2

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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