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Woodly Family History

Woodly Name 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: Woody, Woodley, Woodle, Woodby, Goody, Woolley, Woods, Wool, Wood

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Where is the Woodly family from?

You can see how Woodly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Woodly families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Woodly's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Woodly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woodly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Woodly. 100% of Woodly men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woodly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodly 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Woodly. 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 273 military records available for the last name Woodly. For the veterans among your Woodly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodly lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Woodly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Woodly in 1961 was 61, and 85 in 2000.

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