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Wodley Family History

Wodley 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: Worley, Bodley, Wadley, Godley, Woodley, Wooley, Pooley, Cowley

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Where is the Wodley family from?

You can see how Wodley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wodley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wodley family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wodley's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Wodley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodley 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 Wodley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wodley. 40% of Wodley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wodley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wodley were Farm Work and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Farm Work
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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What Wodley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Wodley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodley 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Wodley. 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 73 military records available for the last name Wodley. For the veterans among your Wodley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodley lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Wodley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wodley in 1978 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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