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Woodby Family History

Woodby Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a shortened form of Woodbury.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woodby family from?

You can see how Woodby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Woodby families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Woodby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Woodby families in 1891.
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What did your Woodby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woodby. 100% of Woodby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Woodby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

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 Woodby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodby 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Woodby. 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 521 military records available for the last name Woodby. For the veterans among your Woodby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodby lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Woodby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Woodby in 1952 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodby 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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