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Woolbright Family History

Woolbright Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Wollbrecht a variant of Wolbert or of Vollbrecht.

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


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Where is the Woolbright family from?

You can see how Woolbright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolbright family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolbright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Woolbright families living in Norfolk. This was about 19% of all the recorded Woolbright's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Woolbright families in 1891.
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What did your Woolbright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woolbright. 100% of Woolbright women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woolbright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolbright 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Woolbright. 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 988 military records available for the last name Woolbright. For the veterans among your Woolbright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolbright lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Woolbright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Woolbright in 1944 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolbright 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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