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Woaliffe Family History

Woaliffe 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: Wolffe, Jolliffe, Aliff, Topliff, Oliff, Cunliffe, Wickliffe

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Where is the Woaliffe family from?

You can see how Woaliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woaliffe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Woaliffe families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woaliffe's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Woaliffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Woaliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woaliffe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Woaliffe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Woaliffe. For the veterans among your Woaliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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