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Woffendon Family History

Woffendon 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: Wolfenden, Offen, Fenton, London, Glendon, Condon, Wolverton

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Where is the Woffendon family from?

You can see how Woffendon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woffendon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Woffendon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Woffendon families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woffendon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Woffendon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Woffendon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woffendon 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Woffendon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Woffendon. For the veterans among your Woffendon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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