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Woy Family History

Woy Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Toy, Roy, Goy, Hoy, Joy, Way, Coy, Koy, Pry, Wos

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Where is the Woy family from?

You can see how Woy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Woy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 29% of all the recorded Woy's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Woy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Woy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woy. 17% of Woy men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Woy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woy were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 889 immigration records available for the last name Woy. 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 842 military records available for the last name Woy. For the veterans among your Woy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Woy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Woy in 1943 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

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