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Woollacott Family History

Woollacott Surname Meaning

from Wollacott in Thrushelton (Devon) which is recorded as Wolthecote in 1356 and Wolcote in 1428.

The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Wulfnōð + cot ‘cottage hut shelter’.

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


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Where is the Woollacott family from?

You can see how Woollacott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woollacott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woollacott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Woollacott families living in Devon. This was about 46% of all the recorded Woollacott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Woollacott families in 1891.
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What did your Woollacott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woollacott. 40% of Woollacott men worked as a Farmer and 87% of Woollacott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woollacott were General Labourer and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farmer (retired)
    12%
  • Lorry Driver
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Wife
    5%
  • School Teacher
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 322 immigration records available for the last name Woollacott. 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 336 military records available for the last name Woollacott. For the veterans among your Woollacott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woollacott lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Woollacott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Woollacott in 1967 was 45, and 27 in 2003.

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