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Woudema Family History

Woudema 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: Wonders, Kodama, Fodera, Goudeau, Houde, Wurdeman, Rodeman, Gouveia

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Where is the Woudema family from?

You can see how Woudema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woudema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Woudema families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Woudema's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Woudema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woudema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woudema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woudema. 50% of Woudema 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
    50%
  • Hired Hand
    50%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Woudema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woudema 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Woudema. 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 11 military records available for the last name Woudema. For the veterans among your Woudema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woudema lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Woudema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Woudema in 1969 was 79, and 37 in 1998.

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