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Woofe Family History

Woofe 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: Wolfe, Wolf, Moore, Boone, Woods, Wool, Woomer, Wood, Wolfer, Woolen

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Where is the Woofe family from?

You can see how Woofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woofe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woofe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Woofe families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Woofe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Woofe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woofe 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 545 census records available for the last name Woofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woofe 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Woofe. 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 22 military records available for the last name Woofe. For the veterans among your Woofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woofe lifespan?

Average Woofe life expectancy in 1977 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woofe 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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