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Woolcot Family History

Woolcot Name Meaning

see Woollacott .

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


Similar surnames: Woolcott, Wolcott, Woodcox, Woolcock, Woolson, Woodcock, Woolston

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Where is the Woolcot family from?

You can see how Woolcot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolcot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolcot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Woolcot families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Woolcot's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woolcot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolcot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woolcot ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woolcot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolcot 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Woolcot. 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 191 military records available for the last name Woolcot. For the veterans among your Woolcot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolcot lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Woolcot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Woolcot in 1966 was 52, and 87 in 1999.

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