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Woodsome Family History

Woodsome 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: Woodrome, Woodside, Woodson, Woodsum, Woodcock, Woodham, Goodson

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Where is the Woodsome family from?

You can see how Woodsome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodsome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodsome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Woodsome families living in Middlesex. This was about 91% of all the recorded Woodsome's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Woodsome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodsome 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 Woodsome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woodsome. 39% of Woodsome men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Contractor
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Woodchopper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Woodsome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodsome 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Woodsome. 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 95 military records available for the last name Woodsome. For the veterans among your Woodsome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodsome lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Woodsome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Woodsome in 1948 was 28, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woodsome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodsome 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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