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Wosman Family History

Wosman 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: Osman, Kosman, Rosman, Gosman, Wisman, Hosman, Wolman, Cosman, Mosman

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Where is the Wosman family from?

You can see how Wosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wosman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wosman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wosman families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wosman's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Wosman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wosman 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 70 census records available for the last name Wosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wosman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wosman. For the veterans among your Wosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wosman lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Wosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wosman in 1988 was 69, and 62 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wosman 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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