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Wodtley Family History

Wodtley 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: Wortley, Worsley, Woolley, Worley, Bodley, Wormley, Wadley, Whatley

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Where is the Wodtley family from?

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

There are 15 census records available for the last name Wodtley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodtley 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 Wodtley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wodtley. For the veterans among your Wodtley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodtley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Wodtley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wodtley in 1967 was 81, and 63 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodtley 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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