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Woolam Family History

Woolam Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wollam. Americanized form of German Ulm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woolam family from?

You can see how Woolam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Woolam families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woolam families in 1911.
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What did your Woolam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woolam. 30% of Woolam men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Switchman
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Woolam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woolam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolam 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Woolam. 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 191 military records available for the last name Woolam. For the veterans among your Woolam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolam lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Woolam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Woolam in 1953 was 24, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woolam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolam 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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