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Woymley Family History

Woymley 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: Wormley, Worsley, Woolley, Wortley, Worley, Comley, Woodley, Gormley

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Where is the Woymley family from?

You can see how Woymley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woymley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woymley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Woymley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woymley families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Woymley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woymley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Woymley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Woymley. For the veterans among your Woymley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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