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Woodage Family History

Woodage Surname Meaning

late variant of Wooldridge via such forms as Woodridge.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Woodage family from?

You can see how Woodage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodage family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Woodage families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Woodage families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Woodage's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woodage families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodage 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 Woodage ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woodage. 17% of Woodage men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Woodage women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodage were Cowman and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Cowman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Woodage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodage 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Woodage. 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 255 military records available for the last name Woodage. For the veterans among your Woodage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodage lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Woodage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Woodage in 1989 was 71, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodage 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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