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Woi Family History

Woi 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: Wei, Doi, Won, Loi, Woo, Wos, Wai, Ooi, Woy, Ji

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Where is the Woi family from?

You can see how Woi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Woi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woi family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woi's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Woi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woi 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 133 census records available for the last name Woi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woi 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Woi. 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 15 military records available for the last name Woi. For the veterans among your Woi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woi lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Woi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Woi in 1999 was 71, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woi 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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