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Woodam Family History

Woodam 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: Woodham, Woods, Wood, Woodall, Woody, Woodman, Woida, Woodis, Woodrum

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Where is the Woodam family from?

You can see how Woodam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodam family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Woodam family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Woodam's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Woodam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodam 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 Woodam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woodam. 100% of Woodam 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 Woodam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Woodam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodam 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Woodam. 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 Woodam. For the veterans among your Woodam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodam lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Woodam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Woodam in 1984 was 59, and 94 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woodam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodam 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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