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Woolem Family History

Woolem 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: Woolen, Wooley, Woolum, Pooley, Hooley, Woolley, Wool, Woomer, Woller

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Where is the Woolem family from?

You can see how Woolem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Woolem family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woolem's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Woolem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolem 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 Woolem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolem. 46% of Woolem men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Woolem women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Woolem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Woolem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolem 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Woolem. 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 148 military records available for the last name Woolem. For the veterans among your Woolem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Woolem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Woolem in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woolem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolem 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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