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Woolyhand Family History

Woolyhand 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: Worland, Woodland, Woodyard, Woolman, Hoolihan, Woollard, Woolard

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Where is the Woolyhand family from?

You can see how Woolyhand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolyhand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woolyhand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Woolyhand families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolyhand's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Woolyhand families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Woolyhand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolyhand 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Woolyhand. 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 70 military records available for the last name Woolyhand. For the veterans among your Woolyhand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolyhand lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Woolyhand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Woolyhand in 1968 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolyhand 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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