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Wooks Family History

Wooks Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Woods, Hooks, Fooks, Cooks, Books, Rooks, Wools, Works, Hook, Rook

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Where is the Wooks family from?

You can see how Wooks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wooks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wooks families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Wooks families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wooks's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wooks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wooks 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 Wooks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wooks. 100% of Wooks women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Wooks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wooks 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wooks. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wooks. For the veterans among your Wooks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wooks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1969, in the United States, Wooks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wooks in 1966 was 56, and 37 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wooks 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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