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Wollacott Family History

Wollacott Surname Meaning

see Woollacott.

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


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Where is the Wollacott family from?

You can see how Wollacott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollacott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wollacott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Wollacott families living in Devon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wollacott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Wollacott families in 1891.
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What did your Wollacott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wollacott. 100% of Wollacott men worked as a Railway Porter and 81% of Wollacott 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Wollacott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wollacott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollacott 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Wollacott. 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 110 military records available for the last name Wollacott. For the veterans among your Wollacott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollacott lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Wollacott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wollacott in 1981 was 89, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wollacott 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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