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Logwood Family History

Logwood Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Lockwood.

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


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Where is the Logwood family from?

You can see how Logwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Logwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Logwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Logwood families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Logwood's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Logwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Logwood 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 Logwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Logwood. 34% of Logwood men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Logwood women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Logwood were Porter and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Porter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Logwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Logwood 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Logwood. 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 387 military records available for the last name Logwood. For the veterans among your Logwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Logwood lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Logwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Logwood in 1955 was 38, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Logwood 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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