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Woolens Family History

Woolens 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, Wooten, Lootens, Wollen, Dollens, Boelens, Willens, Wooden

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Where is the Woolens family from?

You can see how Woolens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woolens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Woolens families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woolens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolens 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 Woolens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woolens. 75% of Woolens men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Woolens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolens 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Woolens. 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 266 military records available for the last name Woolens. For the veterans among your Woolens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Woolens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Woolens in 1965 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolens 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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