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Woolums Family History

Woolums Surname Meaning

Variant of Woolum. It is found mainly in KY.

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


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Where is the Woolums family from?

You can see how Woolums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolums family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Woolums families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Woolums family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woolums's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Woolums families in 1891.
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What did your Woolums ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolums. 32% of Woolums men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Woolums women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolums were Farm Laborer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woolums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolums 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Woolums. 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 406 military records available for the last name Woolums. For the veterans among your Woolums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolums lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Woolums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Woolums in 1955 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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