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Wodey Family History

Wodey Name 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: Bodey, Rode, Boden, Rodes, Roder, Body, Oder, Wade, Bode, Moder

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Where is the Wodey family from?

You can see how Wodey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Wodey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wodey families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wodey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Wodey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wodey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wodey. 100% of Wodey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Wodey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodey 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Wodey. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wodey. For the veterans among your Wodey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Wodey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wodey in 1973 was 65, and 79 in 2000.

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