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Woolward Family History

Woolward Surname Meaning

see Woollard.

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


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Where is the Woolward family from?

You can see how Woolward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woolward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Woolward families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Woolward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woolward families in 1891.
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What did your Woolward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woolward. 63% of Woolward 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
    63%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    38%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woolward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolward 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Woolward. 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 183 military records available for the last name Woolward. For the veterans among your Woolward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolward lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Woolward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Woolward in 1972 was 66, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolward 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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