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Woodfaulk Family History

Woodfaulk 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: Woodfield, Woodall, Woodhull, Woodfill, Woodfork, Woodhall, Woolfolk

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Where is the Woodfaulk family from?

You can see how Woodfaulk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodfaulk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Woodfaulk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woodfaulk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woodfaulk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodfaulk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woodfaulk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woodfaulk. 100% of Woodfaulk women worked as a Domestic. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Woodfaulk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodfaulk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Woodfaulk. 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 27 military records available for the last name Woodfaulk. For the veterans among your Woodfaulk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodfaulk lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Woodfaulk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Woodfaulk in 1958 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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