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Woby Family History

Woby Surname Meaning

variant of Walby via Waby which was sometimes spelled Woby

presumably reflecting rounding of the vowel after /w/ in the pronunciation /wɔbɪ/.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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What did your Woby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woby. 100% of Woby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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