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Woodfolk Family History

Woodfolk Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Woolfolk. It is found almost exclusively among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Woodfolk family from?

You can see how Woodfolk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodfolk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodfolk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Woodfolk families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Woodfolk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woodfolk families in 1891.
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What did your Woodfolk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woodfolk. 56% of Woodfolk men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Woodfolk women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodfolk were Carpenter and Domestic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    27%
  • Cook
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Domestic
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woodfolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodfolk 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Woodfolk. 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 217 military records available for the last name Woodfolk. For the veterans among your Woodfolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodfolk lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Woodfolk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Woodfolk in 1956 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodfolk 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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