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Woof Family History

Woof Surname Meaning

see Wolfe.

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


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Where is the Woof family from?

You can see how Woof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woof family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woof families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Woof families living in Westmorland. This was about 27% of all the recorded Woof's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Woof families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woof ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woof. 32% of Woof men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Woof women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woof were Builders Labourer and 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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Woof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Woof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woof 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Woof. 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 523 military records available for the last name Woof. For the veterans among your Woof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woof lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Woof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Woof in 1966 was 73, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woof 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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