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Woodar Family History

Woodar 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: Woodard, Woodham, Woods, Woomer, Goodbar, Wood, Woodward, Woodall

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Where is the Woodar family from?

You can see how Woodar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Woodar families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Woodar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woodar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodar 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 Woodar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woodar. 100% of Woodar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Woodar women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Woodar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Woodar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodar 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Woodar. 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 30 military records available for the last name Woodar. For the veterans among your Woodar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodar lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Woodar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Woodar in 1986 was 84, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woodar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodar 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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