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Woodroff Family History

Woodroff Surname Meaning

see Woodruff.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Woodroff family from?

You can see how Woodroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodroff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodroff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Woodroff families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Woodroff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woodroff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woodroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woodroff. 81% of Woodroff 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
    81%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Woodroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Woodroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodroff 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Woodroff. 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 489 military records available for the last name Woodroff. For the veterans among your Woodroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodroff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Woodroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Woodroff in 1967 was 84, and 58 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodroff 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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