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Would Family History

Would Surname Meaning

From Middle English wo(u)ld(e) wald(e) weld(e) ‘wooded region forested land upland’.

Compare Walder (1) and Waldman (2).

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


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Where is the Would family from?

You can see how Would families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Would family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Would families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Would families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Would's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Would families in 1891.
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What did your Would ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Would. 100% of Would men worked as a Bricklayer and 84% of Would 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Master Hairdresser
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Would. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Would 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Would. 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 240 military records available for the last name Would. For the veterans among your Would ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Would lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Would life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Would in 1965 was 27, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Would 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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