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Woffard Family History

Woffard 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: Hoffard, Wofford, Hoffart, Wolford, Bouffard, Offord, Kofford

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Where is the Woffard family from?

You can see how Woffard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woffard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woffard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Woffard families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Woffard's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Woffard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woffard 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 Woffard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woffard. 28% of Woffard men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Woffard women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woffard were Farm Laborer and Janitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Janitress
    10%

What Woffard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woffard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woffard 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Woffard. 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 129 military records available for the last name Woffard. For the veterans among your Woffard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woffard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Woffard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Woffard in 1961 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woffard 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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