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Woy Family History

Woy Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woy family from?

You can see how Woy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Woy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Woy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Woy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Woy families in 1891.
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What did your Woy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Woy. 100% of Woy 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Woy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woy 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Woy. 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 842 military records available for the last name Woy. For the veterans among your Woy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Woy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Woy in 1943 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woy 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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