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Woolaver Family History

Woolaver 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: Woolever, Wolaver, Woliver, Wolever, Oliver, Woolley, Weaver, Laver

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Where is the Woolaver family from?

You can see how Woolaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolaver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolaver families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Woolaver families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Woolaver's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woolaver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolaver 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 Woolaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolaver. 34% of Woolaver men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Woolaver women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolaver were Salesman and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Woolaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woolaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolaver 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Woolaver. 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 230 military records available for the last name Woolaver. For the veterans among your Woolaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolaver lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Woolaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Woolaver in 1962 was 82, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolaver 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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