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Woaley Family History

Woaley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Whaley, Worley, Wooley, Pooley, Cowley, Paley, Howley, Worsley

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Where is the Woaley family from?

You can see how Woaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woaley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woaley family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woaley's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Woaley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woaley 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 Woaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woaley. 100% of Woaley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Woaley women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Woaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Woaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woaley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Woaley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Woaley. For the veterans among your Woaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woaley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woaley

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