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Woolson Family History

Woolson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Woolston with loss of -t-. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Woolson family from?

You can see how Woolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Woolson families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Woolson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woolson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolson 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 Woolson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolson. 23% of Woolson men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Woolson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolson were Logger Of Wood Cutter and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Logger Of Wood Cutter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Ferder
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Woolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolson 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Woolson. 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 919 military records available for the last name Woolson. For the veterans among your Woolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Woolson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woolson in 1959 was 48, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolson 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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