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Whoolery Family History

Whoolery Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Woolery.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whoolery family from?

You can see how Whoolery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whoolery family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whoolery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Whoolery families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 68% of all the recorded Whoolery's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whoolery families in 1880.
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What did your Whoolery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whoolery. 23% of Whoolery men worked as a Miner and 50% of Whoolery women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whoolery were Soldier and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Soldier
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Whoolery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Whoolery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whoolery census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Whoolery. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 483 military records available for the last name Whoolery. For the veterans among your Whoolery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whoolery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Whoolery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Whoolery in 1963 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whoolery ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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