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Wossum Family History

Wossum 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: Fossum, Wassum, Rossum, Bossom, Roisum, Wassom, Russum, Woodsum

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Where is the Wossum family from?

You can see how Wossum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wossum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wossum families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wossum's in USA. California had the highest population of Wossum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wossum 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 75 census records available for the last name Wossum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wossum 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wossum. 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 30 military records available for the last name Wossum. For the veterans among your Wossum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wossum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wossum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wossum in 1964 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wossum 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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