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Wroolie Family History

Wroolie 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: Rollie, Wroble, Woodie, Krolik, Woolley, Wool, Doolin, Woolwine

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Where is the Wroolie family from?

You can see how Wroolie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wroolie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wroolie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wroolie families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wroolie's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wroolie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wroolie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wroolie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Wroolie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wroolie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wroolie. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wroolie. For the veterans among your Wroolie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wroolie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wroolie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wroolie in 1967 was 81, and 35 in 2003.

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