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Woodahl Family History

Woodahl 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: Woodall, Rosdahl, Goodall, Opdahl, Nordahl, Jordahl, Woodell, Omdahl

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woodahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woodahl. 100% of Woodahl women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Woodahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodahl 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Woodahl. 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 30 military records available for the last name Woodahl. For the veterans among your Woodahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodahl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Woodahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Woodahl in 1968 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodahl 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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