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Woffindin Family History

Woffindin Surname Meaning

see Wolfenden.

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


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You can see how Woffindin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woffindin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woffindin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Woffindin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Woffindin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Woffindin families in 1891.
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What did your Woffindin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woffindin. 100% of Woffindin men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Woffindin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Outside Domestic Worker
    11%

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There are 48 military records available for the last name Woffindin. For the veterans among your Woffindin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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