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Woolveridge Family History

Woolveridge Surname Meaning

see Wooldridge.

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


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Where is the Woolveridge family from?

You can see how Woolveridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolveridge family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Woolveridge families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Woolveridge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woolveridge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolveridge 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 Woolveridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woolveridge. 82% of Woolveridge 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
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Hotel Proprietor
    10%

What Woolveridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woolveridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolveridge 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Woolveridge. 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 57 military records available for the last name Woolveridge. For the veterans among your Woolveridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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