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Woyden Family History

Woyden 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: Worden, Boyden, Wolden, Wooden, Bowden, Hayden, Cowden, Norden, Boden

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Where is the Woyden family from?

You can see how Woyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woyden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Woyden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Woyden family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woyden's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Woyden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woyden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Woyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woyden 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Woyden. 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 39 military records available for the last name Woyden. For the veterans among your Woyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woyden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Woyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Woyden in 1966 was 50, and 79 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woyden 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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