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Woodus Family History

Woodus Surname Meaning

see Woodhouse.

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


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Where is the Woodus family from?

You can see how Woodus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woodus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Woodus families living in Staffordshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Woodus's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Woodus families in 1891.
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What did your Woodus ancestors do for a living?

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

What Woodus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Woodus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodus 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Woodus. 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 49 military records available for the last name Woodus. For the veterans among your Woodus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Woodus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Woodus in 1963 was 80, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodus 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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