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Woodhaus Family History

Woodhaus 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: Woodhams, Woodham, Woodhouse, Nordhaus, Woodhall, Woods, Woodward

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Where is the Woodhaus family from?

You can see how Woodhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodhaus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Woodhaus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woodhaus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woodhaus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodhaus 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 121 census records available for the last name Woodhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodhaus 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 Woodhaus. 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 18 military records available for the last name Woodhaus. For the veterans among your Woodhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodhaus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodhaus 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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