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Woostes Family History

Woostes 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: Wooster, Wooten, Woosley, Woeste, Woofter, Worster, Jostes, Joosten

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Where is the Woostes family from?

You can see how Woostes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woostes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Woostes family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Woostes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Woostes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Woostes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woostes 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 Woostes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Woostes. For the veterans among your Woostes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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