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Woolrich Family History

Woolrich Surname Meaning

see Wooldridge.

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


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Where is the Woolrich family from?

You can see how Woolrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Woolrich families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Woolrich families living in Staffordshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Woolrich's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Woolrich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolrich 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 Woolrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woolrich. 19% of Woolrich men worked as a Bricklayer and 83% of Woolrich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolrich were Incapacitated and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Joiner
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Invalid
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Woolrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolrich 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Woolrich. 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 514 military records available for the last name Woolrich. For the veterans among your Woolrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolrich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Woolrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Woolrich in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolrich 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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