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Woodner Family History

Woodner 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: Goodner, Bodner, Woomer, Cordner, Waldner, Wiedner, Dooner, Bordner

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Where is the Woodner family from?

You can see how Woodner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woodner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Woodner family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Woodner's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Woodner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodner 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 116 census records available for the last name Woodner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodner 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Woodner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Woodner. For the veterans among your Woodner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Woodner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Woodner in 1968 was 91, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodner 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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