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Woddrop Family History

Woddrop 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: Woodrow, Wardrop, Waldrop, Waldron, Sondrol, Holtrop, Hondros

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Where is the Woddrop family from?

You can see how Woddrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woddrop family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Woddrop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Woddrop families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Woddrop's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woddrop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woddrop 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 61 census records available for the last name Woddrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woddrop 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Woddrop. 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 8 military records available for the last name Woddrop. For the veterans among your Woddrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woddrop lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Woddrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Woddrop in 1969 was 92, and 95 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woddrop 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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