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Woolvern Family History

Woolvern Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Woolen, Woolever, Wolven, Woolverton, Woolery, Woollen, Woolbert

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Where is the Woolvern family from?

You can see how Woolvern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolvern family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Woolvern family living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woolvern's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Woolvern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolvern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Woolvern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolvern 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Woolvern. 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 16 military records available for the last name Woolvern. For the veterans among your Woolvern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolvern lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolvern 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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