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Woombill Family History

Woombill 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: Woodfill, Woodall, Cogbill, Womble, Wooddell, Goodwill, Woodell

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Where is the Woombill family from?

You can see how Woombill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woombill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Woombill families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Woombill's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Woombill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woombill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Woombill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woombill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Woombill. 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 1 military records available for the last name Woombill. For the veterans among your Woombill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woombill lifespan?

Average Woombill life expectancy in 1971 was 99 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woombill 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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