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Woyame Family History

Woyame 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: Toyama, Oyama, Koyama, Aoyama, Woyak, Dorame, Boyce, Miyake, Holme

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Where is the Woyame family from?

You can see how Woyame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woyame family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woyame families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Woyame families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Woyame's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Woyame families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woyame 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 Woyame ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woyame. 100% of Woyame men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Woyame family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Woyame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woyame 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Woyame. 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 12 military records available for the last name Woyame. For the veterans among your Woyame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woyame lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Woyame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Woyame in 1967 was 61, and 84 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woyame

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woyame 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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