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Vood Family History

Vood 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: Hood, Good, Wood, Voogd, Sood, Rood, Mood, Voos, Vold, Lord

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Where is the Vood family from?

You can see how Vood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vood family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Vood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vood 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Vood. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vood. For the veterans among your Vood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vood lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Vood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vood in 1972 was 98, and 80 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vood ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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