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Woith Family History

Woith 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: Weith, Worth, With, Smith, Roth, White, North, Booth, Warth, Koth

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Where is the Woith family from?

You can see how Woith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woith families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Woith families living in Staffordshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Woith's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Woith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woith 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 Woith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woith. 50% of Woith men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Woith women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Woith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Woith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woith 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Woith. 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 110 military records available for the last name Woith. For the veterans among your Woith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woith lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Woith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Woith in 1963 was 45, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woith 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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