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Wooke Family History

Wooke 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: Booke, Tooke, Cooke, Woodke, Wolke, Hooke, Rooke, Moore, Cocke, Hook

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Where is the Wooke family from?

You can see how Wooke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wooke family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Wooke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Wooke family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wooke's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wooke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wooke 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 93 census records available for the last name Wooke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wooke 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wooke. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wooke. For the veterans among your Wooke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wooke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Wooke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wooke in 1972 was 65, and 84 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wooke 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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