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Woonsook Family History

Woonsook 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: Woodcock, Woolston, Woodson, Woodlock, Woodstock, Woodfork, Wonson

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Where is the Woonsook family from?

You can see how Woonsook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woonsook family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woonsook family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Woonsook's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Woonsook families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woonsook 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 11 census records available for the last name Woonsook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woonsook 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Woonsook. 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 Woonsook. For the veterans among your Woonsook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woonsook lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1982, in the United States, Woonsook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Woonsook in 1971 was 73, and 87 in 1982.

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