Woods (surname)

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Region of origin England, Scotland, Ireland

Woods is a common surname of English, Scottish and Irish origin. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Woods at Internet Surname Database. Accessed 8 September 2011
  2. Irish Ancestors: Woods at Irish Times . Accessed 8 September 2011