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Wofsey Family History

Wofsey 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: Wolsey, Worsley, Coffey, Worley, Fossey, Cossey, Posey, Dorsey

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Where is the Wofsey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wofsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wofsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookbinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wofsey. 60% of Wofsey men worked as a Bookbinder.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bookbinder
    60%
  • Lawyer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Wofsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wofsey 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Wofsey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wofsey. For the veterans among your Wofsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wofsey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wofsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wofsey in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wofsey 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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