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Woxberg Family History

Woxberg 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: Wolberg, Holberg, Kolberg, Walberg, Boberg, Forberg, Roberg, Loberg

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Where is the Woxberg family from?

You can see how Woxberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woxberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woxberg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Woxberg families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Woxberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Woxberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woxberg 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 Woxberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woxberg. 50% of Woxberg men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Woxberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Woxberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woxberg 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Woxberg. 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 12 military records available for the last name Woxberg. For the veterans among your Woxberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woxberg lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Woxberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Woxberg in 1977 was 73, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woxberg 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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