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Woulds Family History

Woulds Surname Meaning

variant of Would with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Woulds family from?

You can see how Woulds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woulds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Woulds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Woulds families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Woulds's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Woulds families in 1891.
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What did your Woulds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woulds. 93% of Woulds 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
    93%
  • Retired
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woulds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woulds 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Woulds. 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 74 military records available for the last name Woulds. For the veterans among your Woulds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woulds lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Woulds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Woulds in 1986 was 48, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woulds 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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