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Woolaghan Family History

Woolaghan 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: Colahan, Woolman, Callaghan, Houlahan, Hoolihan, Monaghan, Holahan

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Where is the Woolaghan family from?

You can see how Woolaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolaghan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Woolaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Woolaghan families living in Cumberland. This was about 78% of all the recorded Woolaghan's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Woolaghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolaghan 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 Woolaghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woolaghan. 100% of Woolaghan 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%

What Woolaghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Woolaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolaghan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Woolaghan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Woolaghan. For the veterans among your Woolaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolaghan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Woolaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Woolaghan in 1973 was 79, and 18 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woolaghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolaghan 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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