This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Woyke family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Woyke Family History

Woyke 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: Boyke, Wolke, Wyke, Cocke, Boyce, Coyne, Hoyle, Joyce, Foyle, Boye

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Woyke family from?

You can see how Woyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woyke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Woyke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Woyke families living in Minnesota. This was about 15% of all the recorded Woyke's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Woyke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Woyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason Contractor and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woyke. 34% of Woyke men worked as a Mason Contractor and 100% of Woyke women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

View Census Data for Woyke | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mason Contractor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Woyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Woyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woyke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Woyke

Passenger Lists

There are 173 immigration records available for the last name Woyke. 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.

View all Woyke immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 148 military records available for the last name Woyke. For the veterans among your Woyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Woyke military records

You've only scratched the surface of Woyke family history

Discover More

What is the average Woyke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Woyke in 1963 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woyke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woyke 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Woyke family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial