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Woodwards Family History

Woodwards Surname Meaning

variant of Woodward with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Woodwards family from?

You can see how Woodwards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodwards family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodwards families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Woodwards families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Woodwards's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woodwards families in 1891.
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What did your Woodwards ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Woodwards. 24% of Woodwards men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Woodwards women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodwards were Fruit Shop Manager and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Cowman
    24%
  • Farm Carter
    18%
  • Fruit Shop Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Hou
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woodwards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodwards 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Woodwards. 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 518 military records available for the last name Woodwards. For the veterans among your Woodwards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodwards lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Woodwards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Woodwards in 1969 was 73, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodwards 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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