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Wookey Family History

Wookey Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Wookey (Somerset) which derives from Old English wōcig ‘snare noose trap’.

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


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Where is the Wookey family from?

You can see how Wookey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wookey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wookey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 221 Wookey families living in Somerset. This was about 42% of all the recorded Wookey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Wookey families in 1891.
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What did your Wookey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wookey. 14% of Wookey men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 73% of Wookey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wookey were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Plasterer
    12%
  • Gardener
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Wookey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wookey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wookey. 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 715 military records available for the last name Wookey. For the veterans among your Wookey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wookey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Wookey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wookey in 1962 was 69, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wookey 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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