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Wodecker Family History

Wodecker 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: Decker, Noecker, Boecker, Bodeker, Wecker, Windecker, Bosecker

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Where is the Wodecker family from?

You can see how Wodecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodecker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wodecker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wodecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wodecker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodecker 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 21 census records available for the last name Wodecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodecker 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wodecker. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wodecker. For the veterans among your Wodecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodecker lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1990, in the United States, Wodecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wodecker in 1986 was 79, and 78 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodecker 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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