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Woollands Family History

Woollands Surname Meaning

variant of Woolland with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Woollands family from?

You can see how Woollands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woollands family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Woollands families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Woollands families living in Essex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Woollands's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Woollands families in 1891.
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What did your Woollands ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woollands. 100% of Woollands men worked as a Master Plumber and 100% of Woollands 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Woollands family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woollands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woollands 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Woollands. 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 60 military records available for the last name Woollands. For the veterans among your Woollands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woollands lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Woollands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Woollands in 1965 was 83, and 73 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woollands 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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