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Woger Family History

Woger 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: Roger, Wager, Hoger, Boger, Moger, Koger, Swoger, Womer, Weger, Coger

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Where is the Woger family from?

You can see how Woger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Woger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Woger family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woger's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Woger families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woger 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 179 census records available for the last name Woger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woger 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Woger. 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 205 military records available for the last name Woger. For the veterans among your Woger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Woger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Woger in 1974 was 44, and 85 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woger 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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