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Woodeard Family History

Woodeard 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: Woodward, Woodyard, Woodard, Woodland, Woodford, Woodhead, Woollard

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Where is the Woodeard family from?

You can see how Woodeard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodeard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woodeard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Woodeard families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woodeard's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Woodeard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodeard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woodeard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmhand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woodeard. 100% of Woodeard men worked as a Farmhand. .

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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

  • Farmhand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Woodeard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodeard 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Woodeard. 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 14 military records available for the last name Woodeard. For the veterans among your Woodeard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodeard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Woodeard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Woodeard in 1963 was 87, and 91 in 2003.

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