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Woolum Family History

Woolum Name Meaning

Origin undetermined. It is found mainly in OH and KY. Compare Woolums .

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


Similar surnames: Woolums, Coaxum, Ollom, Orum, Woolf, Wools, Holum, Woolen, Collum

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Where is the Woolum family from?

You can see how Woolum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woolum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Woolum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Woolum families living in Sussex. This was about 94% of all the recorded Woolum's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Woolum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woolum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woolum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woolum. 25% of Woolum men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Woolum women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woolum were Coal Loader and Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Coal Loader
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woolum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woolum 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Woolum. 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 707 military records available for the last name Woolum. For the veterans among your Woolum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woolum lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Woolum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Woolum in 1947 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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