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Wossow Family History

Wossow 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: Rossow, Wussow, Kossow, Mosso, Koslow, Posson, Rosson, Bossom, Rosso

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Where is the Wossow family from?

You can see how Wossow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wossow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wossow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wossow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wossow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wossow 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 47 census records available for the last name Wossow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wossow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wossow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wossow. For the veterans among your Wossow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wossow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Wossow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wossow in 1963 was 80, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wossow 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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