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Wollerton Family History

Wollerton Surname Meaning

see Woolerton.

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


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Where is the Wollerton family from?

You can see how Wollerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wollerton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wollerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Wollerton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Wollerton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wollerton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wollerton 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 Wollerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wollerton. 100% of Wollerton men worked as an Insurance Agent and 100% of Wollerton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wollerton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wollerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wollerton 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Wollerton. 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 118 military records available for the last name Wollerton. For the veterans among your Wollerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wollerton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wollerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wollerton in 1965 was 86, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wollerton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wollerton 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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