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Woffington Family History

Woffington 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: Wolfington, Huffington, Heffington, Woodington, Wormington

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Where is the Woffington family from?

You can see how Woffington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woffington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Woffington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Woffington families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Woffington's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Woffington families in 1891.
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What did your Woffington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woffington. 100% of Woffington 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Woffington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Woffington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woffington 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Woffington. 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 48 military records available for the last name Woffington. For the veterans among your Woffington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woffington lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Woffington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Woffington in 1956 was 52, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woffington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woffington 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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