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Wodie Family History

Wodie 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: Rodie, Woodie, Bodie, Rode, Lodge, Wade, Bode, Bodin, Rodis, Lodi

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Where is the Wodie family from?

You can see how Wodie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wodie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wodie families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wodie's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Wodie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Wodie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodie 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 Wodie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wodie. For the veterans among your Wodie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Wodie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wodie in 1973 was 33, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodie 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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