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Woollen Family History

Woollen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Woolen (see also Wollam).

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


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Where is the Woollen family from?

You can see how Woollen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woollen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woollen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 212 Woollen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woollen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Woollen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woollen 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 Woollen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woollen. 30% of Woollen men worked as an Incapacitated and 75% of Woollen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woollen were Motor Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    30%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Hotel Proprietor
    20%
  • Motor Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Woollen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woollen 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Woollen. 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 852 military records available for the last name Woollen. For the veterans among your Woollen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woollen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Woollen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Woollen in 1954 was 59, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woollen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woollen 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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