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Woude Family History

Woude 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: Houde, Goude, Rode, Jude, House, Wold, Loud, Wade, Bode, Aude

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Where is the Woude family from?

You can see how Woude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woude family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Woude families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Woude family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woude's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Woude families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woude 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 659 census records available for the last name Woude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woude 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Woude. 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 264 military records available for the last name Woude. For the veterans among your Woude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woude lifespan?

Average Woude life expectancy in 1963 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woude 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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