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Wosney Family History

Wosney 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: Gosney, Wozney, Torney, Dolney, Worsley, Mosley, Downey, Dorney

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wosney 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 151 census records available for the last name Wosney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wosney 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Wosney. 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 Wosney. For the veterans among your Wosney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wosney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Wosney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wosney in 1967 was 68, and 89 in 1986.

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