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Woudsma Family History

Woudsma 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: Cosma, Woods, Kodama, Woodman, Woodson, Housman, Bousman, Wojdyla

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There are 104 census records available for the last name Woudsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woudsma 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Woudsma. 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 3 military records available for the last name Woudsma. For the veterans among your Woudsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woudsma lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Woudsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Woudsma in 1971 was 65, and 82 in 1995.

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