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Wody Family History

Wody 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: Body, Cody, Woody, Rody, Zody, Mody, Woy, Wolf, Loy, Boda

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Where is the Wody family from?

You can see how Wody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wody family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wody families living in Alabama. This was about 92% of all the recorded Wody's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Wody families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wody ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wody. 100% of Wody 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Wody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wody 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wody. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wody. For the veterans among your Wody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wody lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Wody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wody in 1967 was 74, and 56 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wody 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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