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Woodbey Family History

Woodbey 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: Woodley, Woodby, Woodbury, Woolley, Woodbeck, Goodley, Woody, Woosley

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Where is the Woodbey family from?

You can see how Woodbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woodbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Woodbey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Woodbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woodbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodbey 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 115 census records available for the last name Woodbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodbey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Woodbey. 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 39 military records available for the last name Woodbey. For the veterans among your Woodbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodbey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Woodbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Woodbey in 1971 was 81, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodbey 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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