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Wooods Family History

Wooods 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: Woods, Wood, Woody, Woodis, Goods, Worlds, Wools, Hood, Roos, Boros

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Where is the Wooods family from?

You can see how Wooods families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wooods family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wooods families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wooods family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Wooods's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Wooods families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Wooods. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wooods 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wooods. 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 Wooods. For the veterans among your Wooods ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wooods lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Wooods life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wooods in 1997 was 73, and 28 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wooods 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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