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Woolhether Family History

Woolhether Name 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: Woolever, Olheiser, Walther, Wolever, Roether, Woltjer, Woofter

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Where is the Woolhether family from?

You can see how Woolhether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolhether family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woolhether family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woolhether's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Woolhether families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolhether surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woolhether ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Woolhether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolhether 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Woolhether. 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 30 military records available for the last name Woolhether. For the veterans among your Woolhether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolhether lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Woolhether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Woolhether in 1967 was 79, and 69 in 2000.

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