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Woolcott Family History

Woolcott Name Meaning

English: variant of Wolcott .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Woolcock, Wolcott, Olcott, Woolworth, Walcutt, Norcott, Wescott

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Where is the Woolcott family from?

You can see how Woolcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolcott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 36 Woolcott families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Woolcott's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woolcott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolcott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woolcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolcott. 23% of Woolcott men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Woolcott women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolcott were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Reporter
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Woolcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolcott 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Woolcott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Woolcott. For the veterans among your Woolcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolcott lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Woolcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Woolcott in 1956 was 38, and 88 in 2004.

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