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Woullie Family History

Woullie 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: Sollie, Wolle, Willie, Wollin, Woulfe, Jollie, Rollie, Ollie, Hollie

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Where is the Woullie family from?

You can see how Woullie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woullie family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Woullie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woullie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Woullie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Woullie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woullie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Woullie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Woullie. For the veterans among your Woullie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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