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Wodman Family History

Wodman 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: Bodman, Widman, Todman, Wadman, Wedman, Woodman, Wolman, Worman

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Where is the Wodman family from?

You can see how Wodman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wodman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wodman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wodman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wodman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodman 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 208 census records available for the last name Wodman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Wodman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wodman. For the veterans among your Wodman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodman lifespan?

Average Wodman life expectancy in 1996 was 83 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 Wodman 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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