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Woyce Family History

Woyce 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: Boyce, Joyce, Royce, Noyce, Voyce, Ponce, Coyne, Force, Hoyle, Foyle

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Where is the Woyce family from?

You can see how Woyce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woyce family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Woyce families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Woyce families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Woyce's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Woyce families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woyce 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 Woyce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woyce. 100% of Woyce men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Woyce women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Woyce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Woyce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woyce 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Woyce. 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 49 military records available for the last name Woyce. For the veterans among your Woyce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woyce lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Woyce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Woyce in 1950 was 39, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woyce 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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