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Wolley Family History

Wolley Name Meaning

see Woolley .

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


Similar surnames: Folley, Woolley, Willey, Woller, Worley, Wollen, Nolley, Tolley

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Where is the Wolley family from?

You can see how Wolley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Wolley families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Wolley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wolley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wolley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wolley. 100% of Wolley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wolley women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wolley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolley 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Wolley. 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 997 military records available for the last name Wolley. For the veterans among your Wolley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolley lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Wolley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wolley in 1948 was 24, and 63 in 2004.

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