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Woodgate Family History

Woodgate Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): topographic name from Middle English wode ‘wood’ + gate ‘gate’ (Old English wudu + geat). The surname may also be habitational from East or West Woodyates in Dorset.

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


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Where is the Woodgate family from?

You can see how Woodgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodgate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Woodgate families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Woodgate's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woodgate families in 1911.
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What did your Woodgate ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Woodgate. 46% of Woodgate men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    46%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Woodgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodgate 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Woodgate. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Woodgate. For the veterans among your Woodgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodgate lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Woodgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Woodgate in 1962 was 78, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woodgate 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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