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Woester Family History

Woester 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: Wester, Woeste, Oester, Boester, Koester, Worster, Wooster, Oster

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Where is the Woester family from?

You can see how Woester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Woester families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Woester's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woester families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woester 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 190 census records available for the last name Woester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woester 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 Woester. 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 37 military records available for the last name Woester. For the veterans among your Woester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woester lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Woester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Woester in 1968 was 62, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woester 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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