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Woodrich Family History

Woodrich Surname Meaning

Altered form of North German Wodrich.

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


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Where is the Woodrich family from?

You can see how Woodrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Woodrich families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Woodrich families living in Staffordshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Woodrich's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Woodrich families in 1891.
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What did your Woodrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woodrich. 100% of Woodrich 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woodrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodrich 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Woodrich. 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 649 military records available for the last name Woodrich. For the veterans among your Woodrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodrich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Woodrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Woodrich in 1963 was 84, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodrich 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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