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Woodacre Family History

Woodacre Surname Meaning

see Waddicor.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Woodacre family from?

You can see how Woodacre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodacre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Woodacre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Woodacre families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Woodacre's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Woodacre families in 1891.
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What did your Woodacre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Haulage Contractor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woodacre. 100% of Woodacre men worked as a Motor Haulage Contractor and 77% of Woodacre 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

  • Motor Haulage Contractor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Cotton Weaver
    17%
  • At School
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woodacre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodacre 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Woodacre. 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 147 military records available for the last name Woodacre. For the veterans among your Woodacre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodacre lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Woodacre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Woodacre in 1966 was 73, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodacre 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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