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Woolheather Family History

Woolheather 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: Heather, Leather, Oldfather, Woolever, Rochester, Feather, Rodeheaver

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Where is the Woolheather family from?

You can see how Woolheather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolheather family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woolheather families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Woolheather families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolheather's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Woolheather families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolheather 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 45 census records available for the last name Woolheather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolheather 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Woolheather. 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 3 military records available for the last name Woolheather. For the veterans among your Woolheather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolheather lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Woolheather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Woolheather in 1975 was 88, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolheather 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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