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Wohead Family History

Wohead 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: Head, Woodhead, Wheat, Wead, Waheed, Shead, Rhead, Cohea, Mohan

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Where is the Wohead family from?

You can see how Wohead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wohead family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Wohead families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wohead's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wohead families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wohead 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 Wohead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wohead. 100% of Wohead men worked as a Farmer Labor.

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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 Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Wohead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wohead 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 Wohead. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wohead. For the veterans among your Wohead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wohead lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Wohead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wohead in 1977 was 48, and 37 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wohead 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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