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Woolber Family History

Woolber 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: Wolber, Woolbert, Woolley, Woomer, Woller, Wolfer, Woolen, Kolber

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Where is the Woolber family from?

You can see how Woolber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolber family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Woolber family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolber's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Woolber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolber 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 38 census records available for the last name Woolber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolber 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Woolber. 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 Woolber. For the veterans among your Woolber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolber 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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