Origins of the Wolf surname

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    In 1921, most Wolfs lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Wolf

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    What are the most common Wolf first names?

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    Common jobs for Wolfs

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Wolfs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    25

    House Servant

    18

    Laundress

    15

    Charwoman

    12

    General Servant Domestic

    12

    Common male occupations for Wolfs in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    129

    Farm Hands

    107

    Clerks

    70

    Tinsmiths

    68

    General Farmers

    65

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