History of your Surname
Get access to Woudstra family records.Start a free trial

Woudstra Family History

Woudstra 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: Hornstra, Boonstra, Hoekstra, Bandstra, Hofstra, Poelstra, Kustra

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Woudstra family from?

You can see how Woudstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woudstra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Woudstra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Woudstra families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Woudstra's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Woudstra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woudstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woudstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Woudstra. 100% of Woudstra men worked as a Farmer. .

View Census Data for Woudstra | Data not to scale

*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

  • Farmer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Woudstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Woudstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woudstra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Woudstra

Passenger Lists

There are 358 immigration records available for the last name Woudstra. 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.

View all Woudstra immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Woudstra. For the veterans among your Woudstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Woudstra military records

You've only scratched the surface of Woudstra family history

Discover More

What is the average Woudstra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woudstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Woudstra in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woudstra

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Woudstra family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Woudstra last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial