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Wolstenhulme Family History

Wolstenhulme Surname Meaning

see Wolstenholme.

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


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Where is the Wolstenhulme family from?

You can see how Wolstenhulme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolstenhulme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolstenhulme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Wolstenhulme families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wolstenhulme's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wolstenhulme families in 1891.
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What did your Wolstenhulme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sheet Metal Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wolstenhulme. 100% of Wolstenhulme men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and 100% of Wolstenhulme 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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wolstenhulme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Wolstenhulme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolstenhulme 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wolstenhulme. 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 37 military records available for the last name Wolstenhulme. For the veterans among your Wolstenhulme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolstenhulme lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Wolstenhulme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wolstenhulme in 1977 was 74, and 69 in 1998.

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