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Woolcott Family History

Woolcott Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wolcott.

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


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Where is the Woolcott family from?

You can see how Woolcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolcott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 148 Woolcott families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Woolcott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woolcott families in 1891.
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What did your Woolcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woolcott. 16% of Woolcott men worked as an Incapacitated and 79% of Woolcott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolcott were Tailor and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Lace Machinist
    11%
  • Designing Draughtsman Aero Engine Inslalletion Auce
    11%
  • Tailor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

What Woolcott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Woolcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolcott 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Woolcott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Woolcott. For the veterans among your Woolcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolcott lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Woolcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Woolcott in 1956 was 38, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolcott 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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