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Woolfolk Family History

Woolfolk Surname Meaning

English: variant of Worfolk. The surname Woolfolk is virtually non-existing in Britain.

In the US it is found mainly among African Americans.

Compare Woodfolk and Woolfork.

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


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Where is the Woolfolk family from?

You can see how Woolfolk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolfolk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolfolk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Woolfolk families living in Kentucky. This was about 43% of all the recorded Woolfolk's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Woolfolk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolfolk 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 Woolfolk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolfolk. 34% of Woolfolk men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Woolfolk women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolfolk were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Laundress
    7%
  • Stenographer
    6%

What Woolfolk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Woolfolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolfolk 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Woolfolk. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Woolfolk. For the veterans among your Woolfolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolfolk lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Woolfolk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Woolfolk in 1946 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolfolk ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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