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Wolsley Family History

Wolsley Surname Meaning

see Wolseley.

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


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Where is the Wolsley family from?

You can see how Wolsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Wolsley families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Wolsley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wolsley families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Wolsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolsley 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Wolsley. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wolsley. For the veterans among your Wolsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolsley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Wolsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wolsley in 1963 was 54, and 94 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolsley 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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