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Woderson Family History

Woderson 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: Wooderson, Anderson, Enderson, Broderson, Fogerson, Alderson

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Where is the Woderson family from?

You can see how Woderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woderson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Woderson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Woderson family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Woderson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Woderson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Woderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woderson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Woderson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Woderson. For the veterans among your Woderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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