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Woolbright Family History

Woolbright Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Wollbrecht a variant of Wolbert or of Vollbrecht .

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


Similar surnames: Albright, Fullbright, Waybright, Weybright, Fulbright, Ebright

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Where is the Woolbright family from?

You can see how Woolbright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolbright family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolbright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Woolbright families living in Norfolk. This was about 19% of all the recorded Woolbright's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Woolbright families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolbright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woolbright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolbright. 29% of Woolbright men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Woolbright women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolbright were Farming and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woolbright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolbright 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Woolbright. 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 988 military records available for the last name Woolbright. For the veterans among your Woolbright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolbright lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Woolbright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Woolbright in 1944 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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