Woosley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Woosley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Woosley family

Profession Census Frequency
Weaver 4
School 3
Butcher 2
Laundress 2
Blacksmith 1
Cook 1
General Labourer 1
Seaman 1
Church Clerk 1
Confectioner Assistant 1
Cotton Spinner Manufacturer 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Electric Car Conductor 1
Insurance 1
Weaver Woollen 1
Tailor 1
Butler Retired 1
Copper Plate & General Engraver 1
Costumeer 1
House Keeper Home 1
Private Means 1
Public Grounds Keeper 1
Retired Civil Servant From Australia (nono-pension) 1
Sorting Clerk And Telegraphist General Postoffice Exeter 1
Retired Hotel Proprietor 1

Woosley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wesley 71% 8,666
2 Wasley 71% 3,327
3 Wisley 71% 495
4 Woosley 100% 286
5 Wosley 86% 284
6 Owsley 71% 202
7 Wisely 43% 101

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The surname Woosley is the 4th most popular variant of Wesley.

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