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Joodwin Family History

Joodwin Surname 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: Goodwin, Goodwine, Jodoin, Woodfin, Goodin, Jadwin, Goodwyn, Woodin

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Where is the Joodwin family from?

You can see how Joodwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joodwin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Joodwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Joodwin families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Joodwin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Joodwin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Joodwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joodwin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Joodwin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Joodwin. For the veterans among your Joodwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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