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Woie Family History

Woie 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: Boie, Oie, Wei, Wolf, Dore, Loge, Rose, Noe, Mole, More

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Where is the Woie family from?

You can see how Woie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Woie families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 11 Woie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Woie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woie 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 64 census records available for the last name Woie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woie 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Woie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Woie. For the veterans among your Woie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Woie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Woie in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woie 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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