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Woodbrey Family History

Woodbrey 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: Woodbury, Whobrey, Woodley, Woodberry, Woodby, Cowdrey, Woolley

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Where is the Woodbrey family from?

You can see how Woodbrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodbrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Woodbrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Woodbrey families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Woodbrey's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Woodbrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodbrey 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 Woodbrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woodbrey. 100% of Woodbrey men worked as a Foreman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    100%

What Woodbrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Woodbrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodbrey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Woodbrey. 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 29 military records available for the last name Woodbrey. For the veterans among your Woodbrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodbrey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Woodbrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Woodbrey in 1971 was 57, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woodbrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodbrey 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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