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Woechner Family History

Woechner 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: Boehner, Lechner, Koecher, Rechner, Goehner, Fechner, Hoehner

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Where is the Woechner family from?

You can see how Woechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woechner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woechner family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Woechner's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Woechner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woechner 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 38 census records available for the last name Woechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woechner 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 Woechner. 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 4 military records available for the last name Woechner. For the veterans among your Woechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woechner lifespan?

Average Woechner life expectancy in 1967 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woechner 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.

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