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Woolage Family History

Woolage 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: Woolard, Lage, Wallace, Woolley, Wool, Waage, Woolwine, Woolen

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Where is the Woolage family from?

You can see how Woolage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolage family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Woolage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Woolage families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Woolage's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Woolage families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolage 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 162 census records available for the last name Woolage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolage 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Woolage. 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 22 military records available for the last name Woolage. For the veterans among your Woolage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolage lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Woolage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Woolage in 1992 was 70, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolage 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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