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Woodal Family History

Woodal 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: Woodall, Woodham, Woods, Wool, Wood, Goodall, Woodell, Woody, Woodman

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Where is the Woodal family from?

You can see how Woodal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Woodal families living in New Brunswick. This was about 80% of all the recorded Woodal's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Woodal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woodal 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 Woodal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woodal. 38% of Woodal men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Woodal women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodal were Accountant and Saleslady.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Accountant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Woodal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woodal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodal 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Woodal. 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 157 military records available for the last name Woodal. For the veterans among your Woodal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Woodal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Woodal in 1966 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodal 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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