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Woidke Family History

Woidke 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: Woodke, Weide, Goike, Koike, Wride, Woida, Wilke, Wike, Woelke

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Where is the Woidke family from?

You can see how Woidke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woidke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Woidke families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Woidke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Woidke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woidke 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 83 census records available for the last name Woidke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woidke 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Woidke. 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 114 military records available for the last name Woidke. For the veterans among your Woidke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woidke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Woidke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Woidke in 1963 was 65, and 78 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woidke 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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