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Woomley Family History

Woomley 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: Woolley, Wormley, Woodley, Woosley, Wooley, Pooley, Worsley, Hooley

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Where is the Woomley family from?

You can see how Woomley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woomley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Woomley families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Woomley's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Woomley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woomley 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 28 census records available for the last name Woomley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woomley 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 Woomley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Woomley. For the veterans among your Woomley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woomley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woomley

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