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Woolerton Family History

Woolerton Surname Meaning

variant of Woolverton with loss of -v-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Woolerton family from?

You can see how Woolerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolerton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Woolerton families living in Leicestershire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Woolerton's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Woolerton families in 1891.
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What did your Woolerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woolerton. 85% of Woolerton 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
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woolerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolerton 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Woolerton. 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 107 military records available for the last name Woolerton. For the veterans among your Woolerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolerton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Woolerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Woolerton in 1967 was 42, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolerton 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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