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Wosje Family History

Wosje 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: Rose, Fosse, Hose, Cosse, Wise, Ose, Mose, Bosse, Losee, Gosse

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Where is the Wosje family from?

You can see how Wosje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wosje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wosje family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wosje's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Wosje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wosje 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 Wosje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wosje. 50% of Wosje men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Wosje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Wosje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosje 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wosje. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wosje. For the veterans among your Wosje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wosje lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wosje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wosje in 1967 was 44, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wosje

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wosje 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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