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Wouda Family History

Wouda Name 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: Woida, Boda, Buda, Wold, Loud, Oda, Toda, Cuda, Goda, Korda

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wouda ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Wouda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wouda 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Wouda. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Wouda. For the veterans among your Wouda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wouda lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Wouda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wouda in 1972 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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