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Woodhull Family History

Woodhull Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Woodell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woodhull family from?

You can see how Woodhull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodhull family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodhull families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Woodhull families living in Staffordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Woodhull's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Woodhull families in 1891.
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What did your Woodhull ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Cowman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Woodhull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodhull 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 898 immigration records available for the last name Woodhull. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Woodhull. For the veterans among your Woodhull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodhull lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Woodhull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Woodhull in 1952 was 52, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodhull 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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