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Wouldridge Family History

Wouldridge 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: Wooldridge, Waldridge, Holdridge, Auldridge, Woolridge, Baldridge

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Where is the Wouldridge family from?

You can see how Wouldridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wouldridge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wouldridge families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 9 Wouldridge families living in Virginia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Wouldridge's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Wouldridge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wouldridge 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 143 census records available for the last name Wouldridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wouldridge 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wouldridge. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wouldridge. For the veterans among your Wouldridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wouldridge lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Wouldridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wouldridge in 1975 was 85, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wouldridge 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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