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Woofter Family History

Woofter Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of an unidentified English name.

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


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Where is the Woofter family from?

You can see how Woofter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woofter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Woofter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Woofter families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woofter's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Woofter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woofter 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 Woofter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woofter. 43% of Woofter men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Woofter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woofter 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Teacher
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Woofter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woofter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woofter 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Woofter. 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 514 military records available for the last name Woofter. For the veterans among your Woofter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woofter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Woofter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Woofter in 1955 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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