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Woolbridge Family History

Woolbridge Surname Meaning

Probably from Wool Bridge in East Stoke (Dorset) or Woolbridge in Mayfield (Sussex) though the medieval bearer from Norfolk cannot be easily explained. The Dorset place-name is recorded as Wellebrigge in 1318 and takes its name from Wool in Dorset (see Wool) + Old English brycg ‘bridge’.

The Sussex place-name is recorded as Wolbridge in 1562; its etymology is uncertain due to a lack of medieval forms though the final element appears to be Old English brycg.

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


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You can see how Woolbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolbridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolbridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Woolbridge families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolbridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woolbridge families in 1911.
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What did your Woolbridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woolbridge. 100% of Woolbridge men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
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There are 935 census records available for the last name Woolbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolbridge 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Woolbridge. 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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There are 107 military records available for the last name Woolbridge. For the veterans among your Woolbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolbridge lifespan?

Average Woolbridge life expectancy in 1962 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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