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Woodrick Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Wodrich .

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


Similar surnames: Woodrich, Goodrick, Goldrick, Widrick, Rorick, Wodrich, Wildrick

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Where is the Woodrick family from?

You can see how Woodrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woodrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woodrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Woodrick families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Woodrick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woodrick families in 1911.
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What did your Woodrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woodrick. 16% of Woodrick men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Woodrick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woodrick were Mechanic and Waitress. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Office Work
    17%
  • Knitter
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Woodrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woodrick 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Woodrick. 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 248 military records available for the last name Woodrick. For the veterans among your Woodrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woodrick lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Woodrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Woodrick in 1943 was 21, and 76 in 2004.

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