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Woolen Family History

Woolen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wollam. In northern England the surname is unexplained.

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


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Where is the Woolen family from?

You can see how Woolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Woolen families living in Essex. This was about 18% of all the recorded Woolen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Woolen families in 1891.
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What did your Woolen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Doch Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woolen. 100% of Woolen men worked as a Doch Labourer and 77% of Woolen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Doch Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Factory Hand
    24%

What Woolen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Woolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolen 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Woolen. 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 Woolen. For the veterans among your Woolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Woolen in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolen 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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