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Woolenton Family History

Woolenton 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: Woolston, Woolverton, Wollaston, Lenton, Wolverton, Woolen

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Where is the Woolenton family from?

You can see how Woolenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolenton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Woolenton family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolenton's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woolenton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolenton 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 Woolenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woolenton. 100% of Woolenton 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Woolenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolenton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Woolenton. 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 Woolenton. For the veterans among your Woolenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolenton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolenton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woolenton

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