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Woolterton Family History

Woolterton Surname Meaning

see Wooltorton.

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


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Where is the Woolterton family from?

You can see how Woolterton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolterton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Woolterton families living in Norfolk. This was about 79% of all the recorded Woolterton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Woolterton families in 1891.
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What did your Woolterton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woolterton. 100% of Woolterton men worked as a Gardener and 90% of Woolterton 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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woolterton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolterton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Woolterton. 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 56 military records available for the last name Woolterton. For the veterans among your Woolterton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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