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Woodrich Name Meaning

Altered form of North German Wodrich .

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


Similar surnames: Woodrick, Wodrich, Goodrich, Diedrich, Fredrich, Rodich, Westrich

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Where is the Woodrich family from?

You can see how Woodrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Woodrich families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Woodrich families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Woodrich's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Woodrich families in 1911.
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What did your Woodrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woodrich. 27% of Woodrich men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Woodrich women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodrich were Carpenter and House Work. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • House Work
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woodrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodrich 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Woodrich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 649 military records available for the last name Woodrich. For the veterans among your Woodrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodrich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Woodrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Woodrich in 1963 was 84, and 74 in 2003.

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