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Woolwine Family History

Woolwine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname possibly Volkwein.

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


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Where is the Woolwine family from?

You can see how Woolwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolwine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolwine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Woolwine families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Woolwine's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Woolwine families in 1891.
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What did your Woolwine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woolwine. 100% of Woolwine men worked as a Motor Lorry Driver and 100% of Woolwine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Motor Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Woolwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolwine 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Woolwine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Woolwine. For the veterans among your Woolwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolwine lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Woolwine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Woolwine in 1959 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolwine 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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