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Woo Family History

Woo Name Meaning

Chinese: variant of Wu . Korean: variant of U

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


Similar surnames: Koo, Joo, Cho, Boo, Kwon, Hoo, Yoo, Ou, Won, Goo

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Where is the Woo family from?

You can see how Woo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 85 Woo families living in British Columbia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Woo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Woo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Woo. 37% of Woo men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    37%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Laundry
    12%
  • Laundryman
    7%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Woo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woo 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 27,000 immigration records available for the last name Woo. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Woo. For the veterans among your Woo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woo lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Woo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Woo in 1943 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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