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Woolfson Family History

Woolfson Surname Meaning

see Wolfson.

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


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Where is the Woolfson family from?

You can see how Woolfson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolfson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Woolfson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Woolfson families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Woolfson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Woolfson families in 1911.
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What did your Woolfson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Woolfson. 100% of Woolfson men worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Woolfson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woolfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolfson 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Woolfson. 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 181 military records available for the last name Woolfson. For the veterans among your Woolfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolfson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Woolfson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Woolfson in 1946 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolfson 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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