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Woolfenden Family History

Woolfenden Name Meaning

see Wolfenden .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Wolfenden, Woolwine, Woolen, Wolfanger, Wohlwend, Olender, Woolever

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Where is the Woolfenden family from?

You can see how Woolfenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolfenden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woolfenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Woolfenden families living in Rhode Island. This was about 63% of all the recorded Woolfenden's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Woolfenden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolfenden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woolfenden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolfenden. 50% of Woolfenden men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Woolfenden women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Engineer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Woolfenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolfenden 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Woolfenden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 494 military records available for the last name Woolfenden. For the veterans among your Woolfenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolfenden lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Woolfenden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Woolfenden in 1960 was 68, and 75 in 2002.

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