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Woobank Family History

Woobank 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: Wootan, Bank, Boback, Womack, Woolen, Wogan, Kobak, Worland, Wooten

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Where is the Woobank family from?

You can see how Woobank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woobank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Woobank families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Woobank families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Woobank's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Woobank families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woobank 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 232 census records available for the last name Woobank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woobank 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Woobank. 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 13 military records available for the last name Woobank. For the veterans among your Woobank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woobank lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Woobank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Woobank in 1972 was 88, and 89 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woobank 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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