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Wodgson Family History

Wodgson 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: Hodgson, Dodgson, Woodson, Wolfson, Hodson, Wonson, Dodson, Hodgdon

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Where is the Wodgson family from?

You can see how Wodgson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodgson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Wodgson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 4 Wodgson families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wodgson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Wodgson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wodgson 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 Wodgson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wodgson. 100% of Wodgson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Wodgson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodgson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wodgson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wodgson. For the veterans among your Wodgson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wodgson

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