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Woolacott Family History

Woolacott Surname Meaning

see Woollacott.

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


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Where is the Woolacott family from?

You can see how Woolacott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolacott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woolacott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 116 Woolacott families living in Devon. This was about 63% of all the recorded Woolacott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Woolacott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolacott 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 Woolacott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woolacott. 34% of Woolacott men worked as an Incapacitated and 72% of Woolacott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolacott were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Auxiliary Postman
    23%
  • Lorry Driver
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Woolacott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woolacott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolacott 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Woolacott. 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 276 military records available for the last name Woolacott. For the veterans among your Woolacott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolacott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Woolacott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Woolacott in 1964 was 80, and 39 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolacott 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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