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Woodoth Family History

Woodoth 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: Woodworth, Booth, Woodcock, Worth, Woodham, Woods, Wood, Woodrow

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Where is the Woodoth family from?

You can see how Woodoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodoth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woodoth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Woodoth families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Woodoth's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Woodoth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodoth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woodoth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woodoth. 100% of Woodoth men worked as an Electrician. .

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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

  • Electrician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Woodoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodoth 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Woodoth. 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 11 military records available for the last name Woodoth. For the veterans among your Woodoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodoth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1974, in the United States, Woodoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Woodoth in 1965 was 83, and 84 in 1974.

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