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Woolensack Family History

Woolensack 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: Hollenback, Woolen, Lebsack, Bohnsack, Bolejack, Hollenbeck

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Where is the Woolensack family from?

You can see how Woolensack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolensack family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolensack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Woolensack families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolensack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woolensack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolensack 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 Woolensack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woolensack. 100% of Woolensack men worked as a Plasterer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plasterer
    100%

What Woolensack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Woolensack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolensack 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Woolensack. 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 45 military records available for the last name Woolensack. For the veterans among your Woolensack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolensack lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Woolensack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Woolensack in 1964 was 64, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woolensack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolensack 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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