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Woolbert Family History

Woolbert Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Wolbert .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wolbert, Pooler, Wilbert, Wohlert, Cooler, Wolfer, Coovert, Folkert

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Where is the Woolbert family from?

You can see how Woolbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolbert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Woolbert families living in Middlesex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Woolbert's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Woolbert families in 1891.
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What did your Woolbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolbert. 33% of Woolbert men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Woolbert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolbert were New Worker and Teacher. .

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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
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woolbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolbert 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Woolbert. 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 250 military records available for the last name Woolbert. For the veterans among your Woolbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolbert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Woolbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Woolbert in 1961 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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