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Wowra Family History

Wowra 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: Mora, Bora, Borra, Work, Vohra, Nora, Hora, Gora, Worl, Dora

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Where is the Wowra family from?

You can see how Wowra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wowra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wowra families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wowra's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wowra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wowra 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 69 census records available for the last name Wowra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wowra 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Wowra. 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 47 military records available for the last name Wowra. For the veterans among your Wowra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wowra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wowra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wowra in 1966 was 63, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wowra 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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