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Woodsum Family History

Woodsum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Woodsome (see Woodson).

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


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Where is the Woodsum family from?

You can see how Woodsum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodsum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodsum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Woodsum families living in Maine. This was about 90% of all the recorded Woodsum's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Woodsum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodsum 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 Woodsum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woodsum. 32% of Woodsum men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Woodsum women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodsum were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Woodsum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woodsum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodsum 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Woodsum. 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 899 military records available for the last name Woodsum. For the veterans among your Woodsum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodsum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Woodsum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Woodsum in 1964 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodsum 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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