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Woirhaye Family History

Woirhaye 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: Witham, Woodham, Korfhage, Worley, Haye, Wire, Wishart, Worby

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Where is the Woirhaye family from?

You can see how Woirhaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woirhaye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woirhaye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Woirhaye families living in Missouri. This was about 90% of all the recorded Woirhaye's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Woirhaye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woirhaye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woirhaye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woirhaye. 50% of Woirhaye men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Woirhaye women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Woirhaye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Woirhaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woirhaye 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Woirhaye. 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 37 military records available for the last name Woirhaye. For the veterans among your Woirhaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woirhaye lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Woirhaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Woirhaye in 1955 was 22, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woirhaye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woirhaye 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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