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Woolams Family History

Woolams Surname Meaning

see Woollands.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Woolams family from?

You can see how Woolams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Woolams families living in Cheshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Woolams's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Woolams families in 1891.
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What did your Woolams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woolams. 77% of Woolams 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
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woolams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolams 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Woolams. 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 89 military records available for the last name Woolams. For the veterans among your Woolams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolams lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Woolams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Woolams in 1977 was 76, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolams 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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