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Woffinden Family History

Woffinden Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wolfenden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woffinden family from?

You can see how Woffinden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woffinden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Woffinden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Woffinden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Woffinden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Woffinden families in 1891.
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What did your Woffinden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woffinden. 100% of Woffinden men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Woffinden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Land Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woffinden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woffinden 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Woffinden. 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 136 military records available for the last name Woffinden. For the veterans among your Woffinden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woffinden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Woffinden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Woffinden in 1968 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woffinden 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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