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Wodon Family History

Wodon 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: Woon, Jodon, Gordon, Don, Boden, London, Noon, Moron, Worton, Moon

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Where is the Wodon family from?

You can see how Wodon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wodon families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Wodon family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wodon's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Wodon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wodon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Marchande was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wodon. 100% of Wodon men worked as a Marchande.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Marchande
    100%

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Wodon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodon 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wodon. 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 Wodon. For the veterans among your Wodon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodon lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Wodon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wodon in 1980 was 62, and 68 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodon 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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