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Woozley Family History

Woozley 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: Woolley, Woodley, Woosley, Wooley, Pooley, Worsley, Hooley, Wortley

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Where is the Woozley family from?

You can see how Woozley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woozley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woozley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Woozley families living in Glamorgan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Woozley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Woozley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woozley 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 Woozley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woozley. 100% of Woozley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Woozley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Woozley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woozley 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Woozley. 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 76 military records available for the last name Woozley. For the veterans among your Woozley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woozley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Woozley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Woozley in 1964 was 85, and 24 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woozley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woozley 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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