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Wouldham Family History

Wouldham Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Woodham, Oldham, Windham, Wolfram, Worsham, Fordham, Hougham, Southam

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Where is the Wouldham family from?

You can see how Wouldham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wouldham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Wouldham families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Wouldham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wouldham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wouldham 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 Wouldham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Draughtsman Pumping Enger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wouldham. 50% of Wouldham men worked as a Draughtsman Pumping Enger and 78% of Wouldham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wouldham were Clerk Borough Treasurers O and Private Means.

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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

  • Draughtsman Pumping Enger
    50%
  • Clerk Borough Treasurers O
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

What Wouldham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Wouldham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wouldham 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wouldham. 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 21 military records available for the last name Wouldham. For the veterans among your Wouldham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wouldham lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wouldham

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