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Underwoods Family History

Underwoods 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: Underwood, Vanderwoude, Sherwood, Underdown, Calderwood, Isherwood

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Where is the Underwoods family from?

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

There are 129 census records available for the last name Underwoods. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Underwoods 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 immigration records available for the last name Underwoods. 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 12 military records available for the last name Underwoods. For the veterans among your Underwoods ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Underwoods lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Underwoods life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Underwoods in 1975 was 77, and 68 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Underwoods 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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