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Woskey Family History

Woskey 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: Poskey, Waskey, Foskey, Koskey, Coskey, Oskey, Worsley, Mosley

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Where is the Woskey family from?

You can see how Woskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Woskey families living in Colorado. This was about 43% of all the recorded Woskey's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Woskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woskey 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 81 census records available for the last name Woskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woskey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Woskey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Woskey. For the veterans among your Woskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woskey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Woskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Woskey in 1975 was 80, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woskey 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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