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Wodis Family History

Wodis 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: Rodis, Woodis, Boris, Rodes, Solis, Bodin, Woods, Lois, Louis, Lodes

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Where is the Wodis family from?

You can see how Wodis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wodis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wodis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wodis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wodis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodis 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 50 census records available for the last name Wodis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wodis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Wodis. For the veterans among your Wodis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodis lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Wodis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wodis in 1987 was 69, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodis 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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