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Wodwell Family History

Wodwell 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: Rodwell, Bodwell, Oswell, Kidwell, Boswell, Powell, Odell, Howell

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Where is the Wodwell family from?

You can see how Wodwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodwell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Wodwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wodwell families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wodwell's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Wodwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodwell 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 30 census records available for the last name Wodwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodwell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wodwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wodwell. For the veterans among your Wodwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodwell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wodwell

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