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Woh Family History

Woh 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: Oh, Yoh, Won, Wohl, Roh, Toh, Wah, Woo, Noh, Poh

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Where is the Woh family from?

You can see how Woh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Woh families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Woh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Woh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woh 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 Woh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woh. 50% of Woh men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Woh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Woh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woh 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Woh. 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 70 military records available for the last name Woh. For the veterans among your Woh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Woh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Woh in 1968 was 71, and 70 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woh 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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