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Woolslayer Family History

Woolslayer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Woolley, Woller, Wollschlager, Wollner, Woosley, Woolsey, Wolfmeyer

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Where is the Woolslayer family from?

You can see how Woolslayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolslayer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolslayer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Woolslayer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Woolslayer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woolslayer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolslayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woolslayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woolslayer. 39% of Woolslayer 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
    39%
  • Car Repairman Helper
    16%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%

What Woolslayer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Woolslayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolslayer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Woolslayer. 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 117 military records available for the last name Woolslayer. For the veterans among your Woolslayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolslayer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Woolslayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Woolslayer in 1960 was 63, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woolslayer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woolslayer 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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