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Woolvine Family History

Woolvine Surname Meaning

see Woolven.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Woolvine family from?

You can see how Woolvine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolvine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woolvine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Woolvine families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolvine's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Woolvine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolvine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woolvine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woolvine. 100% of Woolvine men worked as a Dock Labourer and 100% of Woolvine 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Woolvine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolvine 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Woolvine. 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 20 military records available for the last name Woolvine. For the veterans among your Woolvine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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