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Wolsey Name Meaning

English: variant of Woolsey .

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


Similar surnames: Wilsey, Holsey, Wolden, Polley, Worley, Wollet, Rolley, Willey, Wolfe

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Where is the Wolsey family from?

You can see how Wolsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 32 Wolsey families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wolsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wolsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Driller was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wolsey. 50% of Wolsey men worked as a Driller. .

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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 1921

  • Driller
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Wolsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsey 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Wolsey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 820 military records available for the last name Wolsey. For the veterans among your Wolsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wolsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wolsey in 1964 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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