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Woolaway Family History

Woolaway Surname Meaning

see Woolway.

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


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Where is the Woolaway family from?

You can see how Woolaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolaway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Woolaway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Woolaway families living in Devon. This was about 31% of all the recorded Woolaway's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Woolaway families in 1891.
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What did your Woolaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woolaway. 50% of Woolaway men worked as a Farmer and 92% of Woolaway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolaway were Police Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Police Pensioner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woolaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolaway 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Woolaway. 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 165 military records available for the last name Woolaway. For the veterans among your Woolaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolaway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Woolaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Woolaway in 1966 was 68, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolaway 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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