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Wolliscroft Family History

Wolliscroft 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: Holdcroft, Collicott, Wollaston, Cockcroft, Callicott, Williston

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Where is the Wolliscroft family from?

You can see how Wolliscroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolliscroft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolliscroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Wolliscroft families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wolliscroft's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wolliscroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolliscroft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wolliscroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolliscroft. 100% of Wolliscroft 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wolliscroft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Wolliscroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolliscroft 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Wolliscroft. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wolliscroft. For the veterans among your Wolliscroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolliscroft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1967, in the United States, Wolliscroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Wolliscroft in 1964 was 80, and 62 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolliscroft 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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