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Woben Family History

Woben 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: Coben, Goben, Toben, Hoben, Woten, Nolen, Ober, Wen, Wien, Jobe

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Where is the Woben family from?

You can see how Woben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woben family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Woben families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Woben family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woben 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 Woben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woben 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Woben. 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 3 military records available for the last name Woben. For the veterans among your Woben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woben lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woben 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woben

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