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Wogoman Family History

Wogoman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wagemann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wogoman family from?

You can see how Wogoman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wogoman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wogoman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 82 Wogoman families living in Ohio. This was about 82% of all the recorded Wogoman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wogoman families in 1880.
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What did your Wogoman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wogoman. 41% of Wogoman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wogoman women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wogoman were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Wogoman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wogoman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wogoman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Wogoman. 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 304 military records available for the last name Wogoman. For the veterans among your Wogoman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wogoman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Wogoman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wogoman in 1944 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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