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Woodason Family History

Woodason Surname Meaning

see Wooderson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Woodason family from?

You can see how Woodason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodason family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woodason families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Woodason families living in Hampshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Woodason's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Woodason families in 1891.
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What did your Woodason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woodason. 100% of Woodason men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Woodason 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Woodason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Woodason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodason 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Woodason. 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 81 military records available for the last name Woodason. For the veterans among your Woodason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Woodason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Woodason in 1963 was 73, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodason 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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