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Woddie Family History

Woddie 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: Boddie, Woodie, Geddie, Weddle, Waldie, Goldie, Condie, Wedde, Woodis

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Where is the Woddie family from?

You can see how Woddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woddie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Woddie families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Woddie families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Woddie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Woddie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woddie 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 48 census records available for the last name Woddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woddie 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 Woddie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Woddie. For the veterans among your Woddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woddie lifespan?

Average Woddie life expectancy in 1988 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woddie 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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