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Woistmann Family History

Woistmann 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: Weissmann, Wissmann, Wittmann, Weismann, Wortmann, Horstmann, Ostmann

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Where is the Woistmann family from?

You can see how Woistmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woistmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woistmann family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Woistmann's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Woistmann families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Woistmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woistmann 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Woistmann. 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 5 military records available for the last name Woistmann. For the veterans among your Woistmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woistmann lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Woistmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Woistmann in 1980 was 95, and 69 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woistmann 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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