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Woolington Family History

Woolington 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: Woodington, Wallington, Wellington, Watlington, Wormington

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Where is the Woolington family from?

You can see how Woolington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Woolington families living in Somerset. This was about 53% of all the recorded Woolington's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Woolington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolington 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 Woolington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolington. 50% of Woolington men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Woolington women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolington were Salesman and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    46%
  • Cook
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woolington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolington 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Woolington. 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 87 military records available for the last name Woolington. For the veterans among your Woolington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolington lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Woolington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Woolington in 1964 was 86, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolington 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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