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Woodroof Family History

Woodroof Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Woodruff.

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


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Where is the Woodroof family from?

You can see how Woodroof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodroof family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodroof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Woodroof families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Woodroof's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woodroof families in 1891.
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What did your Woodroof ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woodroof. 50% of Woodroof men worked as a French Polisher and 82% of Woodroof women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodroof were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • French Polisher
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Woodroof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Woodroof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodroof 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Woodroof. 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 711 military records available for the last name Woodroof. For the veterans among your Woodroof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodroof lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Woodroof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Woodroof in 1956 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodroof 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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