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Woolagan Family History

Woolagan 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: Woolman, Woolston, Woolen, Wogan, Wollman, Colahan, Wohlman, Wolfgang

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Where is the Woolagan family from?

You can see how Woolagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolagan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Woolagan families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolagan's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Woolagan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Woolagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolagan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Woolagan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Woolagan. For the veterans among your Woolagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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