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Woomer Family History

Woomer Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Womer.

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


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Where is the Woomer family from?

You can see how Woomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woomer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Woomer families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Woomer's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Woomer families in 1891.
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What did your Woomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woomer. 27% of Woomer men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Woomer women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woomer were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Woomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woomer 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Woomer. 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 Woomer. For the veterans among your Woomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woomer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Woomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Woomer in 1945 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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