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Woodbur Family History

Woodbur 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, Woodburn, Goodbar, Woodrum, Woodby, Woodsum, Woodham, Woods

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Where is the Woodbur family from?

You can see how Woodbur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodbur family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Woodbur families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Woodbur family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woodbur's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Woodbur families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodbur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Woodbur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodbur 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Woodbur. 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 25 military records available for the last name Woodbur. For the veterans among your Woodbur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodbur lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Woodbur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Woodbur in 1965 was 71, and 66 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodbur 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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