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Woolle Family History

Woolle 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: Woolley, Wolle, Woodle, Woollen, Bolle, Molle, Wool, Woller, Nolle

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Where is the Woolle family from?

You can see how Woolle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woolle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Woolle family living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Woolle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woolle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolle 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 Woolle ancestors do for a living?

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

What Woolle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Woolle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolle 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Woolle. 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 31 military records available for the last name Woolle. For the veterans among your Woolle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolle lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Woolle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Woolle in 1991 was 1, and 9 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woolle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolle 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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