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Woesten Family History

Woesten 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: Westen, Woeste, Osten, Kosten, Wooten, Wiesen, Rosten, Wester, Weston

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Where is the Woesten family from?

You can see how Woesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woesten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Woesten families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Woesten's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Woesten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woesten 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 39 census records available for the last name Woesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woesten 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 Woesten. 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 7 military records available for the last name Woesten. For the veterans among your Woesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woesten lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Woesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Woesten in 1976 was 89, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woesten 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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