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Woodlin Family History

Woodlin 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: Woodfin, Woodling, Woodin, Goodlin, Goodling, Doolin, Woolen

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Where is the Woodlin family from?

You can see how Woodlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Woodlin families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woodlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woodlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodlin 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 Woodlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woodlin. 40% of Woodlin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Woodlin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodlin were Teacher and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woodlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodlin 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Woodlin. 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 258 military records available for the last name Woodlin. For the veterans among your Woodlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Woodlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Woodlin in 1964 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodlin 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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