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Woolton Family History

Woolton Surname Meaning

see Wolton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Woolton family from?

You can see how Woolton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Woolton families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Woolton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Woolton families in 1891.
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What did your Woolton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woolton. 25% of Woolton men worked as a Farmer Hand and 92% of Woolton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolton were Carpenter joiner and General Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer Hand
    25%
  • Herring Fisherman
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Carpenter joiner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%
  • General Maid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolton 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Woolton. 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 209 military records available for the last name Woolton. For the veterans among your Woolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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