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Woodfill Family History

Woodfill Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of either Woodfield or Woodfull which is from an Old English personal name or nickname composed of the elements wudu ‘wood’ + fugol ‘bird’.

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


Similar surnames: Woodfield, Wooddell, Woodfin, Woodall, Woodell, Woodhull, Woodford

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Where is the Woodfill family from?

You can see how Woodfill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodfill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodfill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Woodfill families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Woodfill's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Woodfill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodfill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woodfill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woodfill. 20% of Woodfill men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Woodfill women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodfill were Bookkeeper and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woodfill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodfill 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Woodfill. 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 545 military records available for the last name Woodfill. For the veterans among your Woodfill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodfill lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Woodfill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Woodfill in 1950 was 38, and 89 in 2004.

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