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Woolworth Family History

Woolworth Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Walworth . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Woodworth, Walworth, Walsworth, Bedsworth, Hoxworth, Woolford

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Where is the Woolworth family from?

You can see how Woolworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Woolworth families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Woolworth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woolworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woolworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolworth. 17% of Woolworth men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Woolworth women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolworth were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Woolworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolworth 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 897 immigration records available for the last name Woolworth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Woolworth. For the veterans among your Woolworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolworth lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Woolworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Woolworth in 1952 was 45, and 63 in 2004.

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