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Woodsmall Family History

Woodsmall Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. This surname is not found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Woodsmall family from?

You can see how Woodsmall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodsmall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodsmall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Woodsmall families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Woodsmall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woodsmall families in 1891.
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What did your Woodsmall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woodsmall. 24% of Woodsmall men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Woodsmall women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodsmall were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Woodsmall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woodsmall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodsmall 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Woodsmall. 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 418 military records available for the last name Woodsmall. For the veterans among your Woodsmall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodsmall lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Woodsmall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Woodsmall in 1957 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodsmall 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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