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Woster Family History

Woster 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: Oster, Koster, Doster, Coster, Poster, Foster, Hoster, Wester, Roster

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Where is the Woster family from?

You can see how Woster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Woster families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Woster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Woster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woster. 100% of Woster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Woster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woster 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Woster. 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 392 military records available for the last name Woster. For the veterans among your Woster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woster lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Woster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Woster in 1967 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Woster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woster 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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