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Woesley Family History

Woesley 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: Worsley, Wesley, Woosley, Mosley, Wansley, Woolley, Wortley, Horsley

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Where is the Woesley family from?

You can see how Woesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woesley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Woesley families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Woesley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Woesley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woesley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woesley 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 37 census records available for the last name Woesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woesley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Woesley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Woesley. For the veterans among your Woesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woesley lifespan?

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