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Woolls Family History

Woolls Surname Meaning

variant of Wool with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Woolls family from?

You can see how Woolls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolls family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Woolls families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Woolls families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Woolls's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woolls families in 1891.
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What did your Woolls ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Haulage Contractor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woolls. 50% of Woolls men worked as a Haulage Contractor and 84% of Woolls women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolls were Retired and Private Means.

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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

  • Haulage Contractor
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Dressmaker
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woolls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolls 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Woolls. 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 173 military records available for the last name Woolls. For the veterans among your Woolls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolls lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woolls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Woolls in 1963 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolls 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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