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Woodbun Family History

Woodbun 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, Woodman, Woodson, Woodfin, Woodrum, Wooden

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Where is the Woodbun family from?

You can see how Woodbun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodbun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Woodbun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Woodbun family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Woodbun's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woodbun families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Woodbun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodbun 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Woodbun. 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 4 military records available for the last name Woodbun. For the veterans among your Woodbun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodbun lifespan?

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