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Woollsey Family History

Woollsey 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: Woolley, Woolsey, Woodley, Woosley, Woollen, Wolsey, Wooley, Willsey

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Where is the Woollsey family from?

You can see how Woollsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woollsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woollsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Woollsey families living in Kentucky. This was about 57% of all the recorded Woollsey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Woollsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woollsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woollsey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Woollsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Woollsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woollsey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Woollsey. 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 32 military records available for the last name Woollsey. For the veterans among your Woollsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woollsey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Woollsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Woollsey in 1972 was 51, and 82 in 2003.

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