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Woodlieff Family History

Woodlieff 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: Woodliff, Woodlief, Woodfield, Woodruff, Woodley, Woodling, Woodle

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Where is the Woodlieff family from?

You can see how Woodlieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodlieff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodlieff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Woodlieff family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woodlieff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Woodlieff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodlieff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woodlieff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Woodlieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodlieff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Woodlieff. 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 61 military records available for the last name Woodlieff. For the veterans among your Woodlieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodlieff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Woodlieff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Woodlieff in 1962 was 70, and 77 in 2002.

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