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Woiler Family History

Woiler 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: Woller, Weiler, Wohler, Wiler, Oiler, Waller, Toller, Weller, Oyler

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Where is the Woiler family from?

You can see how Woiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woiler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woiler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Woiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woiler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woiler 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 Woiler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Dentist
    50%

What Woiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Woiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woiler 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Woiler. 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 8 military records available for the last name Woiler. For the veterans among your Woiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woiler lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Woiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Woiler in 1981 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woiler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woiler 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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