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Woolcock Family History

Woolcock Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): probably a variant of Wolcott.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woolcock family from?

You can see how Woolcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolcock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolcock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 551 Woolcock families living in Cornwall. This was about 62% of all the recorded Woolcock's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Woolcock families in 1891.
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What did your Woolcock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woolcock. 17% of Woolcock men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Woolcock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolcock were Fisherman and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    6%
  • Farmer Retired
    6%
  • Fisherman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Woolcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolcock 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Woolcock. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Woolcock. For the veterans among your Woolcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolcock lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Woolcock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Woolcock in 1952 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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