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Wostol Family History

Wostol 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: Postel, Boston, Worton, Wool, Apostol, Poston, Rosol, Roston, Foston

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Where is the Wostol family from?

You can see how Wostol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wostol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Wostol families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Wostol family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wostol's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wostol families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wostol 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 14 census records available for the last name Wostol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wostol 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wostol. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wostol. For the veterans among your Wostol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wostol lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wostol

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