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Woste Family History

Woste 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: Toste, Woeste, Coste, Rose, Oster, Fosse, Conte, White, Hose, Post

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Where is the Woste family from?

You can see how Woste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woste family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Woste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Woste family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Woste's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woste families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woste 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 162 census records available for the last name Woste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woste 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Woste. 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 71 military records available for the last name Woste. For the veterans among your Woste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woste lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Woste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Woste in 1969 was 29, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woste 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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