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Woda Name Meaning

Polish: nickname or topographic name from the word woda ‘water’.

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


Similar surnames: Boda, Oda, Toda, Goda, Roda, Wada, Soda, Woida, Noda, Coda

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Where is the Woda family from?

You can see how Woda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Woda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Woda families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Woda's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Woda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woda. 36% of Woda men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Woda women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Woda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woda 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Woda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 428 military records available for the last name Woda. For the veterans among your Woda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Woda in 1963 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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