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Woychyshyn Family History

Woychyshyn 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: Wachsman, Woloszyn, Woloshin, Chauhan, Royston, Rochester, Wollaston

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Where is the Woychyshyn family from?

You can see how Woychyshyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woychyshyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woychyshyn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woychyshyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woychyshyn families in 1920.
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What did your Woychyshyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Woychyshyn. 100% of Woychyshyn 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Woychyshyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woychyshyn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Woychyshyn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Woychyshyn. For the veterans among your Woychyshyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woychyshyn lifespan?

Average Woychyshyn life expectancy in 1970 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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