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Wostrel Family History

Wostrel 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: Postel, Ostrem, Worrel, Borel, Oster, Ostler, Osten, Bottrell, Koster

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Where is the Wostrel family from?

You can see how Wostrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wostrel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wostrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wostrel families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wostrel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wostrel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wostrel 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 Wostrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wostrel. 100% of Wostrel men worked as an Operator and 100% of Wostrel women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wostrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Wostrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wostrel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wostrel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wostrel. For the veterans among your Wostrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wostrel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wostrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wostrel in 1966 was 84, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wostrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wostrel 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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