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Woodbery Family History

Woodbery 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: Woodbury, Woodberry, Woodburn, Woodbeck, Woodley, Woodby, Woolery

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Where is the Woodbery family from?

You can see how Woodbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodbery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Woodbery families living in Devon. This was about 58% of all the recorded Woodbery's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Woodbery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodbery 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 Woodbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woodbery. 100% of Woodbery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woodbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodbery 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Woodbery. 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 280 military records available for the last name Woodbery. For the veterans among your Woodbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodbery lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Woodbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Woodbery in 1954 was 37, and 31 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woodbery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodbery 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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