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Woosey Family History

Woosey Surname Meaning

see Woolsey.

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


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Where is the Woosey family from?

You can see how Woosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woosey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woosey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 168 Woosey families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Woosey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Woosey families in 1891.
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What did your Woosey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woosey. 67% of Woosey men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Woosey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woosey were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Household 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

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Woosey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woosey 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Woosey. 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 271 military records available for the last name Woosey. For the veterans among your Woosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woosey lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Woosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Woosey in 1986 was 67, and 94 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woosey 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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