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Wouden Family History

Wouden 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: Worden, Louden, Wolden, Couden, Wooden, Bowden, Cowden, Norden, Boden

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Where is the Wouden family from?

You can see how Wouden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wouden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Wouden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Wouden family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Wouden's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Wouden families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Wouden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wouden 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Wouden. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wouden. For the veterans among your Wouden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wouden lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Wouden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wouden in 1975 was 65, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wouden 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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