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Woolfrey Family History

Woolfrey Surname Meaning

English (southern): from the Middle English and Old English personal name Wulfrith (Old English Wulffrith.

It is derived from wulf ‘wolf’ + frith ‘peace’).

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


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Where is the Woolfrey family from?

You can see how Woolfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolfrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolfrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Woolfrey families living in Dorset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Woolfrey's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Woolfrey families in 1891.
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What did your Woolfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woolfrey. 100% of Woolfrey 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Woolfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolfrey 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Woolfrey. 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 223 military records available for the last name Woolfrey. For the veterans among your Woolfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolfrey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Woolfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Woolfrey in 1959 was 56, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolfrey 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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