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Woida Family History

Woida Surname Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Polish Wojda.

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


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Where is the Woida family from?

You can see how Woida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woida family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Woida families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Woida's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Woida families in 1911.
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What did your Woida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woida. 40% of Woida men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Woida women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woida were New Worker and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

What Woida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Woida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woida 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 Woida. 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 203 military records available for the last name Woida. For the veterans among your Woida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woida lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Woida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Woida in 1961 was 40, and 75 in 2003.

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