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Wolsey Family History

Wolsey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Woolsey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wolsey family from?

You can see how Wolsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 71 Wolsey families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wolsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wolsey families in 1891.
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What did your Wolsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wolsey. 24% of Wolsey men worked as an Incapacitated and 84% of Wolsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wolsey were General Labourer and Hairdresser.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    24%
  • Engineer Foreman Travelling
    16%
  • Railway Clerk
    16%
  • General Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Hairdresser
    2%

What Wolsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Wolsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsey 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Wolsey. 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 820 military records available for the last name Wolsey. For the veterans among your Wolsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wolsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wolsey in 1964 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsey 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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