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Woeske Family History

Woeske Surname 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: Woeste, Noeske, Woelke, Wolske, Roeske, Wolski, Oelke, Beske, Meske

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Where is the Woeske family from?

You can see how Woeske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woeske family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Woeske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Woeske family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Woeske's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Woeske families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woeske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Woeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woeske 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Woeske. 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 5 military records available for the last name Woeske. For the veterans among your Woeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woeske lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Woeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Woeske in 1972 was 67, and 68 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woeske ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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