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Woodling Family History

Woodling Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): perhaps a habitational name from Wadling a lost place in Kent. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Woodling family from?

You can see how Woodling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Woodling families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Woodling's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Woodling families in 1891.
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What did your Woodling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woodling. 100% of Woodling men worked as a House Decorator and 75% of Woodling 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

  • House Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Tailoress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Woodling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodling 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Woodling. 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 682 military records available for the last name Woodling. For the veterans among your Woodling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woodling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Woodling in 1963 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodling 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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