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Woeste Family History

Woeste Surname Meaning

German (also Wöste): from Middle Low German wōste ‘void bare’

probably a topographic name for someone who lived on barren unfertile ground.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woeste family from?

You can see how Woeste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woeste family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Woeste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Woeste families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Woeste's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Woeste families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woeste 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 Woeste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woeste. 35% of Woeste men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Woeste women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woeste were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Woeste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woeste 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Woeste. 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 423 military records available for the last name Woeste. For the veterans among your Woeste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woeste lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Woeste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Woeste in 1964 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woeste 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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