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Woolver Family History

Woolver 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: Woolever, Woolley, Woomer, Woller, Wolfer, Woolen, Pooler, Hoover

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Where is the Woolver family from?

You can see how Woolver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolver family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Woolver families living in Sussex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Woolver's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Woolver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolver 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 Woolver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woolver. 100% of Woolver 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 Woolver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Woolver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolver 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Woolver. 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 55 military records available for the last name Woolver. For the veterans among your Woolver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolver lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Woolver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Woolver in 1980 was 86, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woolver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolver 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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