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Woodbarn Family History

Woodbarn 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: Woodburn, Woodbury, Goodbar, Woodward, Woodman, Woodyard, Woodard

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Where is the Woodbarn family from?

You can see how Woodbarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodbarn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Woodbarn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Woodbarn family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woodbarn's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Woodbarn families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Woodbarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodbarn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Woodbarn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Woodbarn. For the veterans among your Woodbarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodbarn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodbarn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woodbarn

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