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Wodall Family History

Wodall 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: Woodall, Wall, Dowdall, Foxall, Odell, Bodell, Goodall, Dall, Rodell

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Where is the Wodall family from?

You can see how Wodall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wodall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Wodall families living in Durham. This was about 53% of all the recorded Wodall's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wodall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Wodall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodall 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Wodall. 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 Wodall. For the veterans among your Wodall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodall lifespan?

Average Wodall life expectancy in 1997 was 17 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodall 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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