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Wodrich Family History

Wodrich Surname Meaning

North German: unflattering nickname from Middle Low German woderik ‘madman tyrant’.

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


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Where is the Wodrich family from?

You can see how Wodrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wodrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wodrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Wodrich families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Wodrich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wodrich families in 1911.
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What did your Wodrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wodrich. 34% of Wodrich 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Winder
    10%
  • Pressman
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wodrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wodrich 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Wodrich. 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 258 military records available for the last name Wodrich. For the veterans among your Wodrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wodrich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wodrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Wodrich in 1963 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wodrich 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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