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Woang Family History

Woang 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: Wang, Wong, Hoang, Whang, Song, Rong, Yang, Tong, Chang, Kong

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Where is the Woang family from?

You can see how Woang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woang family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Woang families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Woang families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woang's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Woang families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woang 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 16 census records available for the last name Woang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woang 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Woang. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Woang. For the veterans among your Woang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woang lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woang 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woang

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