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Woydt Family History

Woydt 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: Woldt, Wold, Wendt, Woods, Wood, Woody, Woida, Boldt, Boyd, Word

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Where is the Woydt family from?

You can see how Woydt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woydt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woydt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Woydt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 82% of all the recorded Woydt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Woydt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woydt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woydt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Woydt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Woydt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woydt 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Woydt. 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 278 military records available for the last name Woydt. For the veterans among your Woydt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woydt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Woydt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Woydt in 1976 was 73, and 48 in 2001.

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