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Wode Family History

Wode 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: Rode, Wade, Bode, Ode, Fode, Mode, Code, Wolf, Dore, Loge

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Where is the Wode family from?

You can see how Wode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wode family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wode families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wode families living in Durham. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wode's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wode families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wode surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wode ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wode. 100% of Wode women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wode 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Wode. 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 445 military records available for the last name Wode. For the veterans among your Wode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wode lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wode in 1963 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wode

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wode 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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