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Woolfork Family History

Woolfork Surname Meaning

African American: altered form of English Woolfolk.

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


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Where is the Woolfork family from?

You can see how Woolfork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolfork family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolfork families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Woolfork family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolfork's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Woolfork families in 1891.
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What did your Woolfork ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolfork. 44% of Woolfork men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Woolfork women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolfork were Loader and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Loader
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Laundress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woolfork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolfork 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Woolfork. 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 326 military records available for the last name Woolfork. For the veterans among your Woolfork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolfork lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Woolfork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Woolfork in 1947 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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