Wolsey Family History

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Wolsey Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Woolsey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Wilsey, Holsey, Wolden, Polley, Worley, Wollet, Rolley, Willey, Wolfe

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Wolsey Family Origin

Where is the Wolsey family from?

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You can see how Wolsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolsey families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 71 Wolsey families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wolsey's in the UK. London had the highest population of Wolsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Wolsey Family Occupations

What did your Wolsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Carpenter, Painter and Police Constable were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Wolsey. The most common Wolsey occupation in the UK was Carpenter. 6% of Wolsey's were Carpenters. A less common occupation for the Wolsey family was Agent & Traveler.

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  • Carpenter

    6%

  • Painter

    6%

  • Police Constable

    6%

  • Agent & Traveler

    3%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wolsey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Wolsey Historical Records

What Wolsey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wolsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Wolsey. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wolsey. For the veterans among your Wolsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Wolsey Life Expectancy

What is the average Wolsey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wolsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wolsey in 1964 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wolsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsey 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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